Coverlet
mid-18th century (made)
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Coverlet of painted and dyed cotton. With a repeating pattern of 'island' motifs with flowering plants growing from them. The 'islands' alternate with floral sprigs. The colours are red, blue and violet, outlined with black. White ground. Adapted from a length of yardage, probably for dress fabrics. Cotton fringe.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Painted and dyed cotton |
| Brief description | Coverlet of painted and dyed cotton, Coromandel Coast, mid-18th century |
| Physical description | Coverlet of painted and dyed cotton. With a repeating pattern of 'island' motifs with flowering plants growing from them. The 'islands' alternate with floral sprigs. The colours are red, blue and violet, outlined with black. White ground. Adapted from a length of yardage, probably for dress fabrics. Cotton fringe. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Georgina Lepper |
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| Accession number | IS.12-1975 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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