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1950

  • Work on this object ended.

1969

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Textile (India), late 19th–mid- 20th century

This is a Textile. It is dated late 19th–mid- 20th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is cotton, mirror, shell on cotton and its technique is embroidered, appliquéd on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 56.5 x 40 cm (22 1/4 x 15 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (India), late 19th–mid- 20th century; cotton, mirror, shell on cotton; H x W: 56.5 x 40 cm (22 1/4 x 15 3/4 in.); 1969-43-3

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