Border
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
White muslin fragment, chikan embroidered in white cotton, border design of large stylised buta containing floral motifs and pulled work, withiin a decorative floral border.
Object details
Categories | |
Object type | |
Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, chikan embroidery in cotton |
Brief description | Textile, muslin, embroidered, probably Dhaka, 19th century. |
Physical description | White muslin fragment, chikan embroidered in white cotton, border design of large stylised buta containing floral motifs and pulled work, withiin a decorative floral border. |
Dimensions |
|
Credit line | Purchased from Mrs Irene C. Saunders |
Object history | Purchased from Mrs Irene C. Saunders, 50, Loughborough Road, Brixton, S.W. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1913-2909M |
Historical context | Intended for use as garment/clothing. |
Subject depicted | |
Collection | |
Accession number | IM.298-1913 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
Record created | June 25, 2009 |
Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest