THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT
A panel of deep red velvet, worked with a border of pomegranate flowers in gilt thread and sequins, the field worked with butterflies and a central palm tree, with two smaller matching panels, applied with later embroidered panels and fringes, 1860s, assembled in the 1890s as a train--88in x 20in; with later sleeves and fringe

Details
A panel of deep red velvet, worked with a border of pomegranate flowers in gilt thread and sequins, the field worked with butterflies and a central palm tree, with two smaller matching panels, applied with later embroidered panels and fringes, 1860s, assembled in the 1890s as a train--88in x 20in; with later sleeves and fringe

See Illustration
Provenance
Lord MacDonnall, formerly Sir Anthony MacDonnall, Governor of the United Provinces of India

More from Oriental and Islamic Costume & Textiles

View All
View All