Cover or Hanging
early 19th century (made)
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Cover or hanging, block printed, resist-dyed, mordant-dyed and painted cotton. The field has a large floral medallion design surrounded by flowering plants, there are also floral medallions in the corners on green ground, the borders have a running design of flowers and birds. Patched with another floral chintz, a later cotton backing and borders have been added.
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, block printed, resist-dyed, mordant-dyed and painted |
Brief description | Textile, cover or hanging, floral medallion and flowering plant design, block printed, resist-dyed, mordant-dyed, painted and glazed cotton, Machilipatnam, early 19th century |
Physical description | Cover or hanging, block printed, resist-dyed, mordant-dyed and painted cotton. The field has a large floral medallion design surrounded by flowering plants, there are also floral medallions in the corners on green ground, the borders have a running design of flowers and birds. Patched with another floral chintz, a later cotton backing and borders have been added. |
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Historical context | Intended for use as a cover or hanging, for domestic use. |
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Accession number | 539-1897 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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