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Palampore (India), 18th century

This is a Palampore. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is cotton and its technique is mordant painted and resist-dyed (chintz) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 289.6 x 137.2 cm (114 x 54 in.) Repeat H x W: 40.6 x 78.7 cm (16 x 31 in.)

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Palampore (India), 18th century; cotton; H x W: 289.6 x 137.2 cm (114 x 54 in.) Repeat H x W: 40.6 x 78.7 cm (16 x 31 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1959-146-1

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