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Textile, Kantha cloth

This is a Textile. It is dated 18th-19th century and we acquired it in 1965. Its medium is cotton, embroidered in silk; appliqué; mirror inserts. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Calvin W. Stillman.

Its dimensions are

H x W:185 x 116 cm (73 x 46 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Kantha cloth; India; cotton, embroidered in silk; appliqué; mirror inserts; H x W:185 x 116 cm (73 x 46 in.); 1965-48-1

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