Cover
ca. 1881-1882 (made)
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Textile, cover, dyed and block printed cotton, with a central floral medallion surrounded by floral designs, and borders containing buta and scrolling plants, small and large buta. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, dyed and block printed |
| Brief description | Textile, cover (palampore), block printed and dyed, South India, ca. 1881-1882 |
| Physical description | Textile, cover, dyed and block printed cotton, with a central floral medallion surrounded by floral designs, and borders containing buta and scrolling plants, small and large buta. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Acquired by Caspar Purdon Clarke on his purchasing trip to India in 1881 to 1882. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a cover, a domestic textile. |
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| Accession number | IS.1778-1883 |
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| Record created | December 13, 2012 |
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