Textile sample
(19th century)
Medium
block-printed cotton
Measurements
25.5 × 44.5 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1895
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
India
Inscription
printed in ink on paper label l.r.: 29. MAZULIPATAM, MADRAS
Accession Number
32-D2
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Cream ground with ornate paisley and floral pattern in borders and strips in gold/mustard, red and black
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