Set of Cushion Covers
c.1855 (made)
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Set of three cushion covers, one large and a matching smaller pair. Red velvet with raised embroidery in silver-gilt metal wrapped thread, in floral trellis design with additional sequins. All three backed with red satin.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Brief description | Three piece set of cushion covers, red velvet with silver-gilt embelishments, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, c.1855; Textiles; Furnishings |
| Physical description | Set of three cushion covers, one large and a matching smaller pair. Red velvet with raised embroidery in silver-gilt metal wrapped thread, in floral trellis design with additional sequins. All three backed with red satin. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register entry: 'PILLOW CASES. Three, crimson velvet embroidered with gold; Madras. 3847.' Slip book entry 3847: 'Three Pillow Cases / Madras / 55 / Crimson velvet emb'd with Gold / Damaged by exposure' |
| Other number | 3847 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 05649(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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