Trimming
c.1855 (made)
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Bundle of red silk ribbon embroidered with metal strips and metal-wrapped thread, sequins, edged with metal and silk ribbon (gota) and tinsel fringe, with white cotton backing
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| Brief description | Bundle of red silk ribbon embroidered with metal-wrapped thread, sequins, and metal-strip, edged with metal and silk ribbon (gota) and tinsel fringe, Delhi, c.1855;Textiles |
| Physical description | Bundle of red silk ribbon embroidered with metal strips and metal-wrapped thread, sequins, edged with metal and silk ribbon (gota) and tinsel fringe, with white cotton backing |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. Listed in 1880 book under Box 88 (Gold and Silver Tissue Ribbons, Heavy trimmings, etc.), no further information listed. Slip number 4034: 'Gold and Silver Trimming / Delhi / 55 / Taken from Muslin / Injured by Whet[?]' |
| Other number | 4034 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 6221(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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