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Stole

mid-19th century (made)
Place of origin

Stole of red cotton net, embroidered at two ends and along side edges in multi-coloured floss silk in satin stitch with couching, and couched metal-wrapped thread. Deep end borders with three buta motifs and side borders with floral meanders. Netted fringes at both ends.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Stole, cotton net with silk embroidery, Delhi (probably), mid-19th century; Textiles; Clothing; Accessories
Physical description
Stole of red cotton net, embroidered at two ends and along side edges in multi-coloured floss silk in satin stitch with couching, and couched metal-wrapped thread. Deep end borders with three buta motifs and side borders with floral meanders. Netted fringes at both ends.
Dimensions
  • Width: 54.8cm
  • Length: 288cm
Other number
510-1868 - previous number, assigned incorrectly
Collection
Accession number
IND.LOST.456

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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