Border
c.1880 (made)
| Place of origin |
Magenta satin embroidered in colours with twisted silk thread in satin stitch. Design of flowers and birds in white, green and yellow.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Length of a border, probably for a sari, embroidery on magenta satin, Gujarat, c.1880; Textiles; Embroidery |
| Physical description | Magenta satin embroidered in colours with twisted silk thread in satin stitch. Design of flowers and birds in white, green and yellow. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Object history | 1883 Register entry: 'BORDER. Red silk. Embroidered with birds and flowering sprays in coloured silks. Used by the Parsees of Bombay. Chinese. 19th cent. L. 4 ft., W. 2 5/8 in. Bought, 2s. 6 d. 2045-1883 (IS)' |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.2045-1883 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
