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Thread


Bundles of gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread, tightly coiled to give a springlike character.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped silk thread, coiled
Brief description
Textile, silver-wrapped and gold-wrapped thread, India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Bundles of gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread, tightly coiled to give a springlike character.
Dimensions
  • Thread diameter: <1mm
Collection
Accession number
6361(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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