Research in Progress Heavy rust red cotton heavily embroidered in multi-colored silks and mirrors. Many patterned borders run parallel to the central area which is worked in small detached geometric motifs. Panel consists of two pieces stitched together.
- Collection
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
- Date published
- 19th century
- Dates
- 19th century
- Format
- Medium: cotton, silk, mirrors Technique: embroidered
- Pages
- H x W: 171 x 80 cm (5 ft. 7 5/16 in. x 31 1/2 in.)
- Place Discussed
- India
- Provider
- Smithsonian Institution
- Published in
- India
- Reference
- 1967-85-12
- Rights
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Gilbert
- Source
- Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/841b360bd5faa354a08c808d97892ab6
