Palampore
ca. 1700 - ca. 1750 (made)
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The design of this chintz hanging or bed-cover is based on a repeating European textile pattern, perhaps that of a woven Italian silk of the early 18th century, although incorporated into it are flowers typical of Indian chintz for the western market.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, painted and dyed |
| Brief description | Palampore with repeat design |
| Physical description | Large rectangular chintz hanging with an overall repeat pattern predominantly in red and green. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from Collinson and Lock, 109 Fleet Street |
| Object history | Purchased from Collinson and Lock, 109 Fleet Street. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. |
| Production | Made on the Coromandel Coast for export to Europe |
| Summary | The design of this chintz hanging or bed-cover is based on a repeating European textile pattern, perhaps that of a woven Italian silk of the early 18th century, although incorporated into it are flowers typical of Indian chintz for the western market. |
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| Accession number | IS.2-1881 |
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| Record created | November 28, 2007 |
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