cover image: Fragment

20.500.12592/m856w0

Fragment

Research in Progress Yellow ground embroidered with a highly formalized floral pattern in magenta, white, blue, black, and beige silks and round pieces of mirrored glass. Fragment is rectangular with a pointed top.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Medium: silk, cotton, mirrored glass Technique: embroidered on twill weave
Pages
H x W: 30.2 x 18.2 cm (11 7/8 x 7 3/16 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1938-28-2
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/eca0d9e9741f6747913747f92ea8f039