Floor Cloth
ca. 1881 - ca. 1882 (made)
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Heavy cotton floor cloth, mordant-dyed, block printed and painted, the field is red with a regular pattern of floral medallions, the borders have a meandering flower and foliage design, the borders consist of a black and white geometric design within two rows of scrolling plants.
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, mordant-dyed, block printed and painted |
Brief description | Textile, floor cloth, block printed, mordant-dyed and painted cotton, Bewar, ca. 1881-1882 |
Physical description | Heavy cotton floor cloth, mordant-dyed, block printed and painted, the field is red with a regular pattern of floral medallions, the borders have a meandering flower and foliage design, the borders consist of a black and white geometric design within two rows of scrolling plants. |
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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 floor cloth or cover. |
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Accession number | IS.1733-1883 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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