Textile Fragment
18th century (made)
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Fragment, section of quilting. Seven thicknesses of coarse white muslin and six crimson silk, quilted crudely with coarse cotton thread.
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Materials and techniques | Quilted muslin and silk |
Brief description | Fragment, quilted muslin and silk, South India, 18th century |
Physical description | Fragment, section of quilting. Seven thicknesses of coarse white muslin and six crimson silk, quilted crudely with coarse cotton thread. |
Credit line | Given by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
Object history | From a collection of textile fragments (IS.6 to IS.33-1972), samples from the many quilted interlinings of a jacket, part of the 'Rich War Dress' of Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore. This jacket was among the trophies of Seringapatam (Sriringapatna) presented to the Crown by Lord Wellesley in 1799. Samples removed during recent (1971) conservation of the jacket. Registered File number 1972/71. |
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Accession number | IS.33-1972 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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