Muslin
ca. 1855 (made)
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Length of muslin, embroidered with gold wire in a regular design of floral motifs, with end borders of trailing foliage. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with gold wire |
| Brief description | Cotton muslin embroidered with gold wire, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Length of muslin, embroidered with gold wire in a regular design of floral motifs, with end borders of trailing foliage. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 2768: 'Muslin with Gold Flowers / Dacca / 55 / to form portion of a dress'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 2768 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 9612(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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