cover image: Fragments

20.500.12592/dx59m4

Fragments

Research in Progress Boteh shaped fragments. Motifs embroidered in purple, blues, golds, and greens on white ground.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
early 19th century
Dates
early 19th century
Format
Medium: silk and metallic thread on wool foundation Technique: embroidery on twill weave
Pages
H x W (A): 14.6 × 12.4 cm (5 3/4 × 4 7/8 in.) H x W (B): 15.2 × 12.4 cm (6 in. × 4 7/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1901-5-1-a,b
Rights
Gift of Mrs. M.A. Delaney
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/f4d832a4faa56009f2ad58007e5f9a54