cover image: Fragment

20.500.12592/4d9rm1

Fragment

Research in Progress Fragments of green, yellow and red silk pieced together and embroidered in a stylized design of geometric and floral motifs.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Medium: silk, mirrored glass Technique: ladder, buttonhole, surface and chain stitch embroidery on plain weave
Pages
H x W (a): 23.5 x 52.5 cm (9 1/4 x 20 11/16 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1945-39-5-a
Rights
Gift of Minnie G. O'Donnell, in memory of her sister Agnes M. O'Donnell
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/5d320be4a09948684289ca6cfc002031