Muslin
ca. 1855 (made)
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Cut pieces of a muslin textile, embroidered with gold wire and other metal. A regular design of flower sprays and leaves over the whole surface.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, gold wire and metal embroidery |
Brief description | Muslin with applied silver-gilt and foil, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ca. 1855 |
Physical description | Cut pieces of a muslin textile, embroidered with gold wire and other metal. A regular design of flower sprays and leaves over the whole surface. |
Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 8436: 'Muslin Emb'd with Gold / Madras / 55'. |
Historical context | Intended for use as garments, clothing. |
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Accession number | 6158(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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