Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile


Length of red muslin embroidered with diagonal bands of leaves and flowers in gold-wrapped thread, flattened gold wire and green spangles.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven muslin, embroidered with gold-wrapped thread, gold wire and metal details
Brief description
Textile, red muslin, gold-wrapped thread and gold wire embroidery, Madras, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Length of red muslin embroidered with diagonal bands of leaves and flowers in gold-wrapped thread, flattened gold wire and green spangles.
Dimensions
  • Length: 144cm (maximum)
  • Width: 95cm
cut piece
Subjects depicted
Other number
6156 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8871(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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