Not currently on display at the V&A

Collars

c.1855-79 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two sections of embroidered collar on one piece of white muslin, with embroidered openwork floral motifs in pointed scallops. Not made up.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton
Brief description
Two muslin embroidered collar pieces, probably Chennai, Tamil Nadu, c.1855-79
Physical description
Two sections of embroidered collar on one piece of white muslin, with embroidered openwork floral motifs in pointed scallops. Not made up.
Dimensions
  • Length: 29cm
  • Width: 32cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as part of garment/clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
8654(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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