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Woman's tunic
Indian (Parsi)
19th century
Object Place: Surat, Gujarat, India
Medium/Technique
Silk plain-weave embroidered with cotton
Dimensions
Height x width: 26 x 22 1/2 in. (66 x 57.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Dane
Accession Number41.337
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionParsi woman's sleeveless tunic of purple silk with overall design of stylized flowers and border design at neck, arm holes, across shoulders and at bottom edge of elaborate floral motifs embroidered primarily in cream with accents in red and yellow; neck binding and ties of red satin. Probably embroidered by Chinese artists living in the port city of Surat in the state of Gujarat.
ProvenanceGift from Mrs. John Dane to the MFA, May 8, 1941