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Palampore

ca. 1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Palampore (mezzaro) of block-printed cotton. The design consists of a flowering tree growing from a landscape. There is a vase of flowers in each of the bottom corners. The borders are filled with floral swags and ribboned sprigs.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Block-printed cotton
Brief description
Palampore (mezzaro) of block-printed cotton, probably made in Genoa, ca. 1800
Physical description
Palampore (mezzaro) of block-printed cotton. The design consists of a flowering tree growing from a landscape. There is a vase of flowers in each of the bottom corners. The borders are filled with floral swags and ribboned sprigs.
Dimensions
  • Length: 103in
  • Width: 94in
Credit line
Given by G. P. Baker
Collection
Accession number
IS.144-1950

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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