Ornament
ca. 1855 (made)
Place of origin |
Cotton shapes entirely covered with embroidery in flattened gold wire, gold-wrapped thread and coloured spangles on both sides. The parts of the object are sewn together.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, embroidered with gold wire, gold-wrapped thread and metal details |
Brief description | Four embroidered ornaments in two pairs. Probably jama ties, embellished with tinsel, foil, and beetle-wings, Madras, ca. 1855; Textiles; Embroidery |
Physical description | Cotton shapes entirely covered with embroidery in flattened gold wire, gold-wrapped thread and coloured spangles on both sides. The parts of the object are sewn together. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book 544: 'Tinsel Ornaments / Saraga / Madras / 1855 / Purchased by Mr Underwood / Four pieces / Price Rs 0 14 A' |
Other number | 544 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 6516(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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