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1931

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2025

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Panel (India), early 19th century

This is a panel. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silk on cotton and its technique is embroidery on brocaded india muslin. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 167.2 x 194.3 cm (5 ft. 5 13/16 in. x 6 ft. 4 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Panel (India), early 19th century; silk on cotton; H x W: 167.2 x 194.3 cm (5 ft. 5 13/16 in. x 6 ft. 4 1/2 in.); Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt; 1931-40-22

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