Pillow End
ca. 1855 (made)
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Circular end for a cylindrical pillow. Red felted wool backed with white cotton. Embroidered in chain-stitch with white and coloured silks in concentric floral designs.
Object details
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| Brief description | Circular end for a pillow, red wool with silk embroidery in floral pattern, Assam, c.1855; Textiles; Furnishings |
| Physical description | Circular end for a cylindrical pillow. Red felted wool backed with white cotton. Embroidered in chain-stitch with white and coloured silks in concentric floral designs. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3490: 'Pair of Pillow Ends / Assam / 55 / Scarlet cloth Emb'd with Silk'. 1880 Register entry: 'Box No. 4. 4,705 to 4,729. SPECIMENS of embroidery, &c.'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a mat or cover, a domestic textile. |
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| Other number | 3490 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 4716(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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