Not currently on display at the V&A

Thread

1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Three joined skeins of gold-wrapped thread.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold-wrapped silk thread
Brief description
Textile, skeins, gold-wrapped thread, Hyderabad, probably 1867
Physical description
Three joined skeins of gold-wrapped thread.
Dimensions
  • Bundle length: 21cm
  • Bundle width: 0.75cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. Original price 2 Indian Rupees 4 Annas 'for 4 Mashas weight' (slip book entry).
Historical context
Intended for use in embellishments for textiles.
Other number
5802 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
6291(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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