Not on display

Saddle Cloth

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed roghan cotton saddle cloth, dark blue cotton printed with gold designs in the corners and borders. Complete piece.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven and printed
Brief description
Textile, printed cotton roghan saddle cloth, India, possibly Korola (West Bengal), ca. 1855
Physical description
Printed roghan cotton saddle cloth, dark blue cotton printed with gold designs in the corners and borders. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 140cm
  • Width: 92cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a saddle cloth, horse trappings.
Other number
3629 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
6718(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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