Not currently on display at the V&A

Thread

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Skeins of silver-wrapped thread.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver-wrapped silk thread
Brief description
Textile, silver-wrapped thread, India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Skeins of silver-wrapped thread.
Dimensions
  • Bundle length: 8cm (maximum)
  • Bundle width: 3cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use in embellishments for textiles.
Collection
Accession number
6335(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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