1871~, Mumbai

1871~, Mumbai

Identifier
4481(IS)
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Dimension
69 cm (length)
82 cm (width)
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Type of object

Description

Embroidered satin textile, piece of dark blue satin backed with red cotton, embroidered with 54 sections of embroidery, probably intended for application to a garment or accessory. Each one has a different design, including designs of flowers and birds, butterflies and lions in gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread, gold and silver coloured sequins and coloured spangles. Textile, silk satin, embroidered, Bombay, ca. 1871