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Sword Knot

1855 (made)
Place of origin

Cord of braided metal-wrapped thread with red silk stripes, ending in an acorn shaped finial of interlace metal-wrapped thread and red silk thread; an additional short length or red and metal-wrapped yellow thread is knotted to cord.


Object details

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Object type
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Brief description
Sword knot with acorn tassel, braided red silk and metal-wrapped thread, Madras, 1855; Arms and Armour; Textiles; Costumes; Accessories
Physical description
Cord of braided metal-wrapped thread with red silk stripes, ending in an acorn shaped finial of interlace metal-wrapped thread and red silk thread; an additional short length or red and metal-wrapped yellow thread is knotted to cord.
Dimensions
  • Length: 54cm (Note: Approx. (length of main cord and finial))
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum. Slip book entry 621: 'Gold Lace Sword Knot / Madras / 1855 see Tariff / Purchased / Made to order'
Other number
621 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
6247(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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