Chromolithograph Cotton Bale Advertising Label - Early 20th Century Period - 17th Century carved in relief at either

carved in relief at either end

From Burma

This original piece is carved from large planks of camphor wood and has its original brass hardware

narrow form with simple stretcher supports

The chromolithograph label was printed for John Orr Ewing & Co (founded 1835

Chromolithograph Cotton Bale Advertising Label - Early 20th Century Period - 17th Century carved in relief at eitherThis 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