Border
c.1880 (made)
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Red satin embroidered in colours with twisted silk thread in satin stitch. Design of flowers in white, green and yellow.
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Brief description | Length of a border, probably for a sari, embroidery on red satin, Gujarat, c.1880; Textiles; Embroidery |
Physical description | Red satin embroidered in colours with twisted silk thread in satin stitch. Design of flowers in white, green and yellow. |
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Object history | 1883 Register entry: 'BORDER. Red silk. Embroidered with floral patterns in white, yellow, and green silk. Used by the Parsees of Bombay. Chinese. 19th cent. L. 5 ft. 3 in., W. 2 1/4 in. Bought, 3s. 6d. 2046-1883 (IS)' |
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Accession number | IS.2046-1883 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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