Table Cover
mid-19th century (made)
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Table cover of silk embroidered with silk thread, metal wrapped thread and beetle wings and sequins. The ground is in ivory backed with coarse muslin and edged with white silk satin. The embroidery consists of a broad border running round the cloth. The pattern consists of scrolling stems with exotic and stylised flowerheads, buds and leaves.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk embroidered with silk thread, metal wrapped thread, beetle wings and sequins, muslin |
| Brief description | Table cover of silk embroidered with silk and metal wrapped thread, probably made in Delhi, North India, mid-19th century. |
| Physical description | Table cover of silk embroidered with silk thread, metal wrapped thread and beetle wings and sequins. The ground is in ivory backed with coarse muslin and edged with white silk satin. The embroidery consists of a broad border running round the cloth. The pattern consists of scrolling stems with exotic and stylised flowerheads, buds and leaves. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss P. I. Pisani |
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| Accession number | IS.142-1975 |
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| Record created | October 16, 2002 |
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