Muslin
c.1855 (made)
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Length of red muslin, embroidered with gold wire and gold metallic thread in alternating diagonal bands of flowers and leaves. The flowers have green metal spangles.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with gold wire and gold metallic thread |
| Brief description | Red muslin embroidered with gold wire, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Length of red muslin, embroidered with gold wire and gold metallic thread in alternating diagonal bands of flowers and leaves. The flowers have green metal spangles. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 11831: 'Crimson Muslin & Gold flowers & Stripes - pair[?] / Madras / 55'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 11831 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 9615(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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