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Jacket

Research in Progress Short jacket of black wool solidly covered in geometric decoration, largely embroidered, in bright wool of red, orange, green, bright blue, and white. The jacket is comprised of perpendicular panels that are divided by bands of orange embroidery. The coat has been re-cut to fit the donor. Lined with red silk over original lining of cotton.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
early 20th century
Dates
early 20th century
Format
Medium: wool, silk, cotton Technique: woven, embroidered
Pages
H x W: 70 x 55 cm (27 9/16 x 21 5/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1949-21-1
Rights
Gift of Mabel Choate
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/c2cbcb07259ccee431873556a5ace4a9