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c.1855 (made)
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Circular textile of maroon velvet, decorated with couched silver-gilt-wrapped thread, silver and silver-gilt strip, crimped silver-gilt strip, sequins, and green foil in concentric floral bands. Backed with white cotton lined with red silk. Unfinished edges. Possibly for use as a pillow end.
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Brief description | Circular mat of red velvet embellished with silver-gilt wrapped thread, strip, spangles and green foil, Madras, c.1855; Textiles |
Physical description | Circular textile of maroon velvet, decorated with couched silver-gilt-wrapped thread, silver and silver-gilt strip, crimped silver-gilt strip, sequins, and green foil in concentric floral bands. Backed with white cotton lined with red silk. Unfinished edges. Possibly for use as a pillow end. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3667: 'Small tray Cover / Madras / 55 / Gold Emb'd'. 1880 Register entry: PARCEL P. 4,750 to 4,759. SPECIMENS of embroidery.' |
Historical context | Intended for use as a mat, a domestic textile. |
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Other number | 3667 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 4756(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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