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Muslin

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Length of muslin, embroidered wth flattened gold wire and gold and green spangles. With vertical bands of floral design.


Object details

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 267
  • Width: 111cm
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.
Subjects depicted
Other number
3675 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
9614(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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