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Hood

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Girl's hood of red silk satin embroidered in coloured silks enclosing discs of looking-glass. With a floral diaper design with a yellow outline.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered silk satin in coloured silks, and discs of looking-glass
Brief description
Girl's hood of silk satin embroidered in coloured silks enclosing discs of looking-glass, Kathiawar, 19th century
Physical description
Girl's hood of red silk satin embroidered in coloured silks enclosing discs of looking-glass. With a floral diaper design with a yellow outline.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14in (maximum)
  • Width: 18in (maximum)
Credit line
Purchased from Messrs Harrod's Limited, Brompton Road, London, S.W
Collection
Accession number
IM.23-1912

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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