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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2019

  • You found it!

Dress (India), early 19th–early 20th century

This is a Dress. It is dated early 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is silk on silk, mica and its technique is embroidered on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor in memory of Alexander M. Bing.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 116.8 x 123.2 cm (46 x 48 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Dress (India), early 19th–early 20th century; silk on silk, mica; H x W: 116.8 x 123.2 cm (46 x 48 1/2 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor in memory of Alexander M. Bing; 1962-27-2

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