Framed Chromolithograph Cotton Bale Ad Label Of Shiva & Parvati - Ca 1920 Screen resulting in a lively surface

resulting in a lively surface texture and pattern

The wooden wheels

the frame retains the natural grain

They have a 'vintage' white paint finish and are available in two sizes

Framed Chromolithograph Cotton Bale Ad Label Of Shiva & Parvati - Ca 1920 Screen resulting in a lively surfaceThis gilt framed pictorial label printed on paper was used to seal bales of cloth destined for sale in India. Originally printed in Britain and shipped to India, these labels were advertisements made for the Indian taste. Dates to the early 20th century likely 1920's. This label depicts Shiva with Parvati and their two sons, Karttikeya on the left and Ganesh on the right. Below them are a Nandi bull and tiger, Shiva and Parvati's mounts. The bale