Muslin
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Length of muslin, embroidered wth flattened gold wire and gold and green spangles. With vertical bands of floral design.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with gold wire |
| Brief description | Muslin with applied silver-gilt and foil, Chennai, Madras. c.1855 |
| Physical description | Length of muslin, embroidered wth flattened gold wire and gold and green spangles. With vertical bands of floral design. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3675: 'Muslin piece Emb'd / Madras / 55 / Gold tinsel Emb'd / Discolored'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3675 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 9614(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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