Garment
ca. 1881-1882 (made)
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Complete garment, block printed and painted cotton, the ground is covered with a repeat of a flowering plant in red, green, white and black on a yellow ground, borders of stylised flowers in black, white and yellow on a red ground.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, block printed and painted |
Brief description | Textile, garment, cotton, block printed, Multan, ca. 1881-1882 |
Physical description | Complete garment, block printed and painted cotton, the ground is covered with a repeat of a flowering plant in red, green, white and black on a yellow ground, borders of stylised flowers in black, white and yellow on a red ground. |
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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 garment, clothing. |
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Accession number | IS.406-1883 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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