Trimming
c.1855 (made)
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Bundle of red cotton fabric, couched with metal strip and applied domed metal embellishments (katori), edged with silver strip and silk ribbon (gota)
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Brief description | Bundle of red cotton strip embroidered metal embellishments (katori), metal strips and ribbon (gota), Delhi, c.1855; Textiles |
Physical description | Bundle of red cotton fabric, couched with metal strip and applied domed metal embellishments (katori), edged with silver strip and silk ribbon (gota) |
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Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. Slip book entry 564: 'Tinsel Trimming / Delhi / 1855 / Purchased / for Ornamenting Garments' |
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Other number | 564 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 05987(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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