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Man's coat (shervani)
Indian
18th century
Object Place: India
Medium/Technique
Silk twill-weave ground with silver- and gold-wrapped thread discontinuous supplementary patterning wefts tied down with supplementary warps in twill-weave; faced with silk satin
Dimensions
Height (centerback) x width (sleeves): 35 1/2 x 38 in. (90.2 x 96.5 cm)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.512
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's long-sleeved fitted coat (shervani) with design of vertical rows of geometric and floral motifs in silver and gold discontinuous supplementary patterning wefts on a red twill-weave silk ground; neck, front and sleeve edges trimmed with braid of green and red silk and metallic gold; two button loops attached at neck opening on left side; neck, front and hem have gold silk satin facing.
ProvenanceLent by Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, 1943; The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift from Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, October 14, 1943