Fragment
19th century (made)
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Fragment of white muslin, embroidered with flattened gold wire in regular pattern of quatrefoil flower motif.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with gold wire |
| Brief description | Fragment, muslin, gold embroidered, Madras, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Fragment of white muslin, embroidered with flattened gold wire in regular pattern of quatrefoil flower motif. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Worked muslin/with gold/Madras/Book no./511 1274 (Paper label attached to object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 8874(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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