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Textile Fragment

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of dress fabric, decorated with floral pattern on spot ground; block printed cotton (chintz). Remnant of piece goods for European costume.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Painted and block-printed cotton
Brief description
Fragment of dress fabric, painted and block-printed cotton (chintz); floral pattern on spot ground; block print, painted cotton; India; 18th century.
Physical description
Fragment of dress fabric, decorated with floral pattern on spot ground; block printed cotton (chintz). Remnant of piece goods for European costume.
Dimensions
  • Height: 93.5cm
  • Width: 45.5cm
Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 1976/1287.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.27-1976

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Record createdNovember 12, 2002
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