Palampore

NameBedding

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateearly 18th C.

Place madeIndia, South Asia, Asia

(not assigned)Netherlands, Europe

Mediumcotton, painted, printed, quilted

Dimensions(not specified): 94 x 78 in. (238.76 x 198.12 cm)
Overall: 94 x 78 in. (238.76 x 198.12 cm)

Credit LineGift of Paul and Elissa Kahn, MNM Art Acquisition Fund, Barbara H. Lidral Estate Bequest, Connie Thrasher Jaquith, Folk Art Committee, Textile Gift Fund

Object numberA.2004.40.1

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DescriptionRed, white, blue and purple on cream background. Center design with tree of life, birds, mythical animals, floral border. Back side floral pattern on red-brown background. Quilting pattern, parallel intersecting lines in main body, curved lines in border, center medallion is outlined and filled with curved lines. Quilting is somewhat sparse.