Muslin
ca. 1855 (made)
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Parts of a length of muslin, embroidered with gold wire and red metallic spangles in a diagonal design of alternating bands and lattice design containing floral motifs.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, embroidered with gold wire and metallic spangles |
Brief description | Part of a length of muslin, embroidered with gold wire and red spangles, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ca. 1855 |
Physical description | Parts of a length of muslin, embroidered with gold wire and red metallic spangles in a diagonal design of alternating bands and lattice design containing floral motifs. |
Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 15] '0438. MUSLIN. Piece of, embroidered with gold and tinsel; Madras. 8441'. Slip book entry: 'Gold Emb'd Muslin / Madras / 55'. |
Historical context | The complete piece would have been intended for use as garments, clothing. |
Other number | 8441 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 0438(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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