Three fabric panels of muslin

Three fabric panels of muslin, chintz and cotton, c.1700-1899.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y2002.23
type:
fabric samples

Parts

A panel of block printed muslin

A panel of block printed muslin

A panel of block printed muslin, printed in black and gold with columns of small leaves, with gilt-striped bands between. Made in Rajasthan.

c1700-1799

Measurements:
38.5 cm x 52 cm,
Object Number:
Y2002.23.1
type:
fabric sample
Hand painted Indian cotton fabric

Hand painted Indian cotton fabric

Hand painted cotton fabric sample known as a palampore, made in India around 1700-1800, for export to Europe.

Measurements:
overall: 76 cm x 188 cm,
Materials:
cotton (textile) and ink
Object Number:
Y2002.23.2
type:
cotton fabric
A printed panel of red cotton

A printed panel of red cotton

A printed panel of red cotton, printed with a central medallion depicting Ganesh, the borders with further deities and figures. Made in Manchester for the Indian Market.

c1850-1899.

Measurements:
overall: 54 cm x 42 cm,
Object Number:
Y2002.23.3
type:
fabric sample