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Cot cover

Cot cover
 (18th century)

Medium
block-printed cotton
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1958
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
block-printed cotton
Measurements
89.4 × 142.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
India
Accession Number
7-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1958
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Wood block printed cotton cover in red and blue. Diamond motif in centre, with thick ornamental printed boarder. Repeat paisley print in red on reverse.

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