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Woman's bodice (choli)
Indian (Gujarati)
British Colonial era
19th century
Object Place: Probably Bombay Presidency, India
Medium/Technique
Silk twill-weave embroidered with cotton
Dimensions
Height (centerback) x width: 10 x 28 1/2 in. (25.4 x 72.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John C. Spring in memory of Mrs. A. Craigie Spring
Accession Number36.583
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's bodice of dark blue twill-weave silk with design on one side of overall repeating zigzag bands embroidered in red and white cotton, the other side has scattered floral medallions and small birds embroidered in red, white and yellow; the neckline and cuffs are trimmed with floral motifs and repeating diamond lozenge pattern in red, white, green and yellow; edges of blouse trimmed with red twill-weave silk binding; underarm gussets of gold twill-weave silk.
ProvenanceGift from Mrs. John C. Spring to the MFA, in memory of Mrs. A. Craige Spring, October 8, 1936