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Coat (India), 19th century

This is a Coat. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is cotton foundation, silk embroidery, mirrors and its technique is plain weave, resist and block printed, embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alan L. Wolfe. It is credited Gift of Alan L. Wolfe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 170 cm (5 ft. 6 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Coat (India), 19th century; cotton foundation, silk embroidery, mirrors; H x W: 170 cm (5 ft. 6 15/16 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1961-115-42

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