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Panel (India)

This is a Panel. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in chain, cretan, and buttonhole stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Provident Securities Co. and Estate of Mr. & Mrs. William H. Crocker. It is credited Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 202 x 121 cm (6 ft. 7 1/2 in. x 47 5/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Factory stamp Graham 18

Cite this object as

Panel (India); silk embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 202 x 121 cm (6 ft. 7 1/2 in. x 47 5/8 in.); Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker; 1955-133-37

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Duro Olowu Selects.

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