Textile
ca. 1873 (made)
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Piece of silk, possibly a cover, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread, with a latticework of flowers and leaves in pink and green, containing white flowers with leaves; red side borders and narrow red stripes at each end. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk and gold-wrapped thread, woven and brocaded |
| Brief description | Textile, piece of brocaded silk, Ahmedabad, ca. 1873. |
| Physical description | Piece of silk, possibly a cover, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread, with a latticework of flowers and leaves in pink and green, containing white flowers with leaves; red side borders and narrow red stripes at each end. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | The complete object would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 11,964 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 4470(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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