Muslin
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Cut length of fine muslin, embroidered with regular floral motif in black and gold wire. A fine red and possibly (when originally made) gold edge border at one end.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with black and gold wire |
| Brief description | Cotton muslin embroidered with gold, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Cut length of fine muslin, embroidered with regular floral motif in black and gold wire. A fine red and possibly (when originally made) gold edge border at one end. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 2766: 'Muslin with Gold flowers / Dacca / 55 / to form part of a dress / Discolored'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing, when complete. |
| Other number | 2766 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 8702(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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