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Embellishments


Bundle of fragments (17 PARTS) of ornamental embellishments for garments. Including gold ribbon, some of which is pleated onto paper, metal spangles applied to cotton.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton, gold-wrapped thread, paper, applied metal
Brief description
Textile embellishments, fragments, gold ribbon, spangles, woven cotton, India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Bundle of fragments (17 PARTS) of ornamental embellishments for garments. Including gold ribbon, some of which is pleated onto paper, metal spangles applied to cotton.
Dimensions
  • Length: 33cm (maximum)
Collection
Accession number
05818(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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