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Textile

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Textile, cut piece from a very wide textile, dark blue cotton field, narrow side borders with red silk and gold-wrapped thread. Complete width, cut at both ends.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton, silk and gold-wrapped thread
Brief description
Textile, cotton, silk and gold-wrapped thread borders, India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Textile, cut piece from a very wide textile, dark blue cotton field, narrow side borders with red silk and gold-wrapped thread. Complete width, cut at both ends.
Dimensions
  • Length: 148cm
  • Width: 310cm (maximum)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Collection
Accession number
7574(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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