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Palampore (India), mid–late 18th century

This is a Palampore. It is dated mid–late 18th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is cotton and its technique is mordant-painted and resist-dyed (chintz). It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Restricted Funds.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 365.8 × 266.7 cm (144 × 105 in.)

Cite this object as

Palampore (India), mid–late 18th century; cotton; H x W: 365.8 × 266.7 cm (144 × 105 in.); Museum purchase from Restricted Funds; 1968-78-2

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