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Piece of satin

Indian
19th century
Object Place: India

Medium/Technique Satin, embroidery
Dimensions Overall: 35.5 x 30 cm (14 x 11 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number97.184
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionDark blue satin. The design of round, open flowers and leaves, is worked with red, violet, green and brown silk. In the center of the flowers are small mirrors. On three sides are floral and geometrical borders. Much worn.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; Gift from Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA, April 14, 1897