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Border (India)

This is a Border. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk and its technique is chain stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 290 x 75 cm (9 ft. 6 3/16 in. x 29 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (India); silk; H x W: 290 x 75 cm (9 ft. 6 3/16 in. x 29 1/2 in.); 1952-162-65

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