Canopy
ca. 1855 (made)
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Canopy, red cotton embroidered with white, green and yellow cotton and applied mirror-work. Central medallion surrounded by peacocks, stylised plants and geometric designs. Complete piece, made up of two pieces joined.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, embroidered with cotton thread, applied mirror-work |
| Brief description | Canopy, cotton embroidered with cotton thread and mirror-work, collected in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ca. 1855; Textiles |
| Physical description | Canopy, red cotton embroidered with white, green and yellow cotton and applied mirror-work. Central medallion surrounded by peacocks, stylised plants and geometric designs. Complete piece, made up of two pieces joined. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a canopy, for use in processions. |
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| Other number | 969 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 4752(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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