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Ribbon

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Roll of woven ribbon of gold-wrapped thread, with a patterned weave.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
woven gold-wrapped thread
Brief description
Textile, ribbon, gold-wrapped thread, braided, Madras, ca. 1855
Physical description
Roll of woven ribbon of gold-wrapped thread, with a patterned weave.
Dimensions
  • Ribbon thickness: 3mm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book notes, 'purchased by Committee'.
Historical context
Intended for use in embellishments for textiles. Slip book entry notes, 'made to order to goods'.
Other number
633 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
05916:2/(IS)

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Record createdApril 9, 2014
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