sample (textiles); textile

Four rectangles of linen textile: perhaps part of a blouse. Each section has a border of gold and silver chain stitching, using metal-wrapped thread, along three sides, suggestive of gold braid. Another band of gold chain embroidery separates two rows of plant-like motifs. Each motif is outlined in black. One row is worked in pink, purple and blue threads, the other in red, white, purple and blue. Each motif also has gold-coloured metal-wrapped chain embroidery. Two sets of press studs connect the two ends together.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
30.8.67/52
Date
19th century
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 3.5433 x 42.3228 in.; 90 x 1075 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
linen (material); thread; flax; wool (hair)
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
In storage
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