Floorspread or coverlet
Coverlet
Mid 18th century (made)
Mid 18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Embroideries of this type, with elaborate floral designs worked in floss silk in satin stitch, and often with areas of couched metal-wrapped thread, have been attributed to various centres, including Goa. It seems likely that they were actually produced in the Deccan during the 18th century. This one is said to have belonged to Tipu Sultan of Mysore, who died at the battle of Seringapatam in 1799.
Object details
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| Title | Floorspread or coverlet |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton, embroidered with floss silk in satin stitch and couched metal-wrapped thread. |
| Brief description | Coverlet, cotton embroidered with silk. Deccan, 18th century |
| Physical description | Rectangular floorspread or cover. Cotton, embroidered with floss silk and metal-wrapped thread. Central oval medallion with radiating flowering stems; quarter medallions in the corners; border with large floral meander. |
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| Gallery label | FLOORSPREAD OR COVERLET
Cotton, embroidered with floss silk metal thread and sequins
South India
Probably 1700-50
783-1864
This was said to have been owned by Tipu Sultan and to have been taken at Seringapatam. The museum bought it in 1864.(27/9/2013) |
| Object history | Bought by the South Kensington Museum in 1864 as : "Coverlet or table cover, white linen ground embroidered with pattern of flowers, &c. Indian: formerly the property of Tippoo Sahib & taken at Seringapatam. Received from Stores 15 July 1864. Received from Mrs Williamson. Price £30.00." According to V&A Registry, 6/2/08, there is no nominal file for Mrs Williamson and there are no further acquisition details. |
| Production | Said to have belonged to Tipu Sultan of Mysore (d.1799). |
| Summary | Embroideries of this type, with elaborate floral designs worked in floss silk in satin stitch, and often with areas of couched metal-wrapped thread, have been attributed to various centres, including Goa. It seems likely that they were actually produced in the Deccan during the 18th century. This one is said to have belonged to Tipu Sultan of Mysore, who died at the battle of Seringapatam in 1799. |
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| Accession number | 783-1864 |
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| Record created | December 30, 2003 |
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