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Border

Research in Progress Wide border of tan-colored silk embroidered in a floral pattern and detached allover floral sprigs. Colors are faded and now are dull red, blue and gold.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Medium: silk Technique: chain stitch embroidery
Pages
H x W: 290 x 75 cm (9 ft. 6 3/16 in. x 29 1/2 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1952-162-65
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/3c4246c8c891d736689b74e63c1a9f1a