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1953

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2012

2025

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Bed Hanging (India (for European market)), late 17th century

This is a Bed hanging. It is dated late 17th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is cotton and its technique is mordant painted and dyed plain weave (chintz). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 299.7 x 248.9 cm (118 x 98 in.) Warp x Weft (H): 246.4 x 49.1 cm (8 ft. 1 in. x 19 5/16 in.) Warp x Weft (F): 246.4 x 49.1 cm (8 ft. 1 in. x 19 5/16 in.)

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Bed Hanging (India (for European market)), late 17th century; cotton; H x W: 299.7 x 248.9 cm (118 x 98 in.) Warp x Weft (H): 246.4 x 49.1 cm (8 ft. 1 in. x 19 5/16 in.) Warp x Weft (F): 246.4 x 49.1 cm (8 ft. 1 in. x 19 5/16 in.); 1953-123-1-a/h

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