Cover
late 18th century-19th century (made)
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Cover of kincob brocaded muslin with silk. Four fragments have been pieced together. Twill woven and satin faced. The crimson ground is brocaded with a repeating sprig of foliage in green outlined with blue-green silk and a flowerhead of silver-gilt thread. Four white headed flowers, stemmed and outlined in red silk, project from each flowerhead. Lined with coarse red cotton.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brocaded muslin with silk, lined with coarse cotton |
| Brief description | Cover of kincob brocaded muslin with silks, Deccan, late 18th century-19th century |
| Physical description | Cover of kincob brocaded muslin with silk. Four fragments have been pieced together. Twill woven and satin faced. The crimson ground is brocaded with a repeating sprig of foliage in green outlined with blue-green silk and a flowerhead of silver-gilt thread. Four white headed flowers, stemmed and outlined in red silk, project from each flowerhead. Lined with coarse red cotton. |
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| Accession number | IS.63-1981 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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