Thread
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Skein of gold-wrapped thread, wrapped, with a label.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gold-wrapped silk thread |
| Brief description | Textile, skein, gold-wrapped thread, Russia, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Skein of gold-wrapped thread, wrapped, with a label. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Place of manufacture Russia/Name of Article/Silver thread/Price in Decr 69. L-s-d 11-7 per ounce' (Handwritten label, attached to each object (appears to be the same on each part). Thread appears to be gold rather than silver-wrapped (probably gilded silver).) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Original price 11 pounds 7 shillings per ounce. |
| Historical context | Intended for use in embellishments for textiles. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 9122:2/(IS) |
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| Record created | April 7, 2014 |
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