Kantha

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Kantha
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CultureIndian, Bengal
Titles
  • Kantha
Datec.1880–1900
MediumCotton with embroidery
Dimensions85 3/4 × 52 3/4 in. (217.8 × 134 cm)
Credit LineThe Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, gift of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia in honor of Amy Poster
Object number2024.756
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Department
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19th–20th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.713
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19th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.717
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19th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.705
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19th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.701
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19th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.702
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19th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.706
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19th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.718
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20th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.715
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late 19th century–early 20th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.699
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19th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.711
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19th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.704
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19th century
Cotton with cotton embroidery
2024.716