Muslin
c.1855 (made)
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Textile (possibly shawl or scarf), muslin embroidered with silver wire with an all over floral repeat, with foliage in a single band at one end and a double band at the other.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with silver wire |
| Brief description | Muslin embroidered with silver wire, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Textile (possibly shawl or scarf), muslin embroidered with silver wire with an all over floral repeat, with foliage in a single band at one end and a double band at the other. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 2769: 'Muslin with Silver Flowers / Dacca / 55 / to form portion of a dress'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 2769 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 8697(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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