Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of textile, dark purple satin brocaded with gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread in alternating stripes of chevrons and a stylised floral motif.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk satin, brocaded with gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread
Brief description
Textile, silk satin brocaded with gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread, Surat, ca. 1867
Physical description
Fragment of textile, dark purple satin brocaded with gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread in alternating stripes of chevrons and a stylised floral motif.
Dimensions
  • Length: 36.5cm
  • Width: 79cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. Original price 15 Indian Rupees, 8 Annas for '1/2 Guj.' (probably: this word unclear) according to slip book entry.
Subjects depicted
Other number
6519 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
7525(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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