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Border (India), 18th century

This is a Border. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk embroidery, cotton foundation and its technique is chain stitch embroidery on 2\2 twill foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

Other: 60 x 50 cm (23 5/8 x 19 11/16 in.) H x W: 50 × 149.2 cm (19 11/16 × 58 3/4 in.)

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Border (India), 18th century; silk embroidery, cotton foundation; Other: 60 x 50 cm (23 5/8 x 19 11/16 in.) H x W: 50 × 149.2 cm (19 11/16 × 58 3/4 in.); 1953-20-1

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