Tinsel Ribbon
ca. 1872 (made)
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Roll of silver-gilt tinsel ribbon (gota), with warps of silver-gilt strip woven with orange silk weft. Embossed with crescent, geometric and floral patterns. Still tied as originally received.
Object details
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| Brief description | Roll of silver-gilt tinsel ribbon (gota) embossed with patterns, from Nabha, Punjab, ca. 1872; Textiles |
| Physical description | Roll of silver-gilt tinsel ribbon (gota), with warps of silver-gilt strip woven with orange silk weft. Embossed with crescent, geometric and floral patterns. Still tied as originally received. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. 1880 Register entry: 'ROLL of gold lace. From the Rajah of Nabha. 2477.' Slip book entry 2477: 'Roll of Gold Lace / Exh. 1872 / Oct 1877 / Rajah of Nabha / Original nos. 437 - 481' |
| Historical context | Intended for use in embellishments for textiles. |
| Other number | 2477 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 02972(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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