Chromolithograph Cotton Bale Advertising Label - Early 20th Century Statues 110 x 45 x 90

110 x 45 x 90 (wxdxh cms)

21 x 20 x 20 (wxdxh cms)

The simple yet practical design reflects the understated elegance of traditional Indian tableware

It dates to the early 19th century

Chromolithograph Cotton Bale Advertising Label - Early 20th Century Statues 110 x 45 x 90This vibrant framed chromolithograph is a set of four original Manchester cotton bale labels produced in the early 20th century for F. Steiner Co. of Manchester (founded 1832), one of the most important turkey red dyeing companies outside Glasgow. This particular label can also be found in the British Museum (acc 2008,3020. 7). The central image depicts a famous sequence from Srimad Bhagavatam (Canto 10, Chapter 44) where youthful Lord Krishna grabs