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1969

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Hanging (India), early 18th century

This is a Hanging. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is wool, linen and its technique is embroidered using long floating stitches and couching. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 167 x 243 cm (5 ft. 5 3/4 in. x 7 ft. 11 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Hanging (India), early 18th century; wool, linen; H x W: 167 x 243 cm (5 ft. 5 3/4 in. x 7 ft. 11 11/16 in.); 1969-129-1

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