Textile
19th century (made)
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Place of origin |
Narrow length of cotton net, embroidered with flattened silver wire, with floral motifs bordered by foliage and sprays of flowers at each end.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Cotton net, woven, embroidered with silver wire |
Brief description | Textile, net embroidered with gold wire, possibly Madras, 19th century. |
Physical description | Narrow length of cotton net, embroidered with flattened silver wire, with floral motifs bordered by foliage and sprays of flowers at each end. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
Historical context | Intended for use as clothing, garment. |
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Other number | 10840 - Exhibition number |
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Accession number | 8788(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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