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Muslin

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Muslin
  • Textile
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
Collection
Accession number
0438(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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