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Table runner
- Place of origin:
Dhaka (made)
- Date:
19th century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown
- Materials and Techniques:
Fine cotton or muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton
- Credit Line:
Given by Mrs Ruth Smith
- Museum number:
IS.1-1954
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Table runner of embroidered fine cotton and muslin, chikan work. Embroidered with flowers and elaborate pulled work.
Place of Origin
Dhaka (made)
Date
19th century (made)
Artist/maker
Unknown
Materials and Techniques
Fine cotton or muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton
Dimensions
Length: 91 in, Width: 17 in, Length: 230 cm, Width: 45 cm
Historical context note
Intended for use as table runner.
Descriptive line
Textile, table runner of embroidered cotton muslin, Dhaka, 19th century
Materials
Muslin; Cotton; Cotton
Techniques
Woven; Embroidered
Subjects depicted
Flowers
Categories
Textiles; Tableware & cutlery; Embroidery; Parasol Foundation Trust Indian Textiles Cataloguing Project
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection