Muslin
ca. 1855 (made)
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Length of muslin embroidered with gold wire, the design features small flowers.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with gold wire |
| Brief description | Muslin embroidered with gold wire, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Length of muslin embroidered with gold wire, the design features small flowers. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 4146: 'Muslin Emb'd with Gold / Dacca / 55 / Much discolored by exposure to dust as Exhibition'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 4146 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 8671(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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