Textile
ca. 1855 (made)
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Textile, white net with three bands of beetle-wing, metal spangles and gold-wrapped thread, couched to the surface, for application to a garment. Part of the pattern is visible where the embroidery is incomplete.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton net, couched metal, gold-wrapped thread and beetle-wing |
| Brief description | Textile, cotton net, applied beetle-wing, metal spangles and gold-wrapped thread, Hyderabad, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Textile, white net with three bands of beetle-wing, metal spangles and gold-wrapped thread, couched to the surface, for application to a garment. Part of the pattern is visible where the embroidery is incomplete. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 2787: 'Net Embroidered with Gold and Beetle Wings / Hyderabad, Deccan / For trimming purposes of a Dress' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a decorative section on a garment. For dress trimming, according to slip book entry. |
| Other number | 2787 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 6179(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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