Skirt
18th century (made)
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Skirt of painted cotton. The design consists of vases of flowers, the larger ones are linked by ornate scrolls. Border design with a scrolling ornament supporting bouquets and sprays of flowers and a narrow border around the hem consisting of a floral meander. Two rows of flower vases repeat around the upper part of the skirt.
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Materials and techniques | Painted cotton |
Brief description | Skirt of painted cotton, Coromandel Coast, 18th century |
Physical description | Skirt of painted cotton. The design consists of vases of flowers, the larger ones are linked by ornate scrolls. Border design with a scrolling ornament supporting bouquets and sprays of flowers and a narrow border around the hem consisting of a floral meander. Two rows of flower vases repeat around the upper part of the skirt. |
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Credit line | Given by J. W. F. Morton |
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Accession number | IS.59-1966 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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