Muslin
ca. 1855 (made)
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Three pieces of muslin joined together, the central panel embroidered with flowers and a section of border in flattened gold wire. Possibly section of front of garment, or veil.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, embroidered with gold wire |
| Brief description | Muslin veil embroidered with gold, Guwahati, Assam, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Three pieces of muslin joined together, the central panel embroidered with flowers and a section of border in flattened gold wire. Possibly section of front of garment, or veil. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry: 'Muslin Veil / Do [Gowhatty] Assam / 55 / Embroidered with gold'. |
| Historical context | The complete object would have been intended for use as garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 2831 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 6097(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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