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Panel

Research in Progress Rectangular panel with deep border at each end with tall flowering sprays; field of coin dots. Embroidered in brilliant red silk floss on undyed cotton.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
late 19th century
Dates
late 19th century
Format
Medium: silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in chain, cretan, and buttonhole stitches on plain weave Label: Silk embroidery on cotton foundation
Pages
H x W: 202 x 121 cm (6 ft. 7 1/2 in. x 47 5/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1955-133-37
Rights
Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/9baa07fcfdce4b59484a8b4387fd75b5