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Skirt Panel

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

White muslin skirt panels, embroidered with white cotton, with embroidered flounces. Top band of design features sprays of flowers, below this three rows of mainly leaf designs.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Skirt Panel
  • Skirt Panel
Materials and techniques
Muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton
Brief description
Textiles, embroidered muslin skirt panels, Madras, ca. 1855.
Physical description
White muslin skirt panels, embroidered with white cotton, with embroidered flounces. Top band of design features sprays of flowers, below this three rows of mainly leaf designs.
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as garments, clothing.
Subjects depicted
Other number
4134 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8773(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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