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Start Over Object class Embroidery (visual works) Collection place India
Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 9-11197, described as Bag; multi-coloured embroidery using various stitches on a white cotton ground; multi-coloured crocheted trim with grey tassels on three sides; white cotton cloth handles; Length 49 cm., Width 39 cm
Hearst Museum object titled Bedcover, accession number 9-15706, described as Bed cover. Cotton, silk, mirrors. Plain weave, embroidered. White ground, varicolored designs, red binding. Floral motives. Pompoms in center of large motifs. Stained, some mirrors and pompoms lost. 54 inches by 85 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Bed cover, accession number 9-15736, described as Bed cover. Cotton, silk. Plain weave, embroidered. Red ground, yellow designs. Foliage, geometric motives. two panels sewn together, one panel is faded. Has bumpy texture. 64 inches by 52 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Bed cover, accession number 9-15681, described as Bed cover. Silk, mirrors. Satin, embroidered. Yellow ground, varicolored designs. Central floral medallion, other floral motives, sewn on borders. Stained, has a few small holes. Ink from pattern drawn on for embroidery has spread. 1 yard, 23 inches by 2 yards, 4 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-15688, described as Blouse, "cholee", Parsee Hindu. Silk. Plain weave, embroidered. Dark blue ground, white and red designs. Floral motives. Stains and moth holes. 19⅜ inches long by 26 inches cuff edge to edge.
Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-15666, described as Blouse, "cholee", Parsee Hindu. Silk. Twill weve, embroidered in chain stitch. Magenta red ground, varicolored designs. Geometric designs. Has a few hole near bottom hem. 27½ inches long.
Hearst Museum object titled Cover, accession number 9-15673, described as Cover or wall hanging? Silk, mirrors. Satin, embroidered, damask. Red ground, varicolored designs. Floral motives, sewn on borders. Made from skirts Stained and has a few small holes. 2 yards, by 1 yard, 13 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Cover, accession number 9-15674, described as Cover. Silk. Plain weave, embroidered, damask borders, one has parts embroidered over damask pattern. Yellow ground, varicolored designs, red black borders. Made up from older pieces. Floral, bird, human figure motives. Has two large torn holes medium holes, may weak spots and stains. 1 yard, 22 inches by 1 yard, 16 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Cover, accession number 9-15685, described as Cover. Silk. satin, embroidered, damask border, printed ribbon. Red ground, varicolored decoration and borders. Floral, bird motives. Made from many earlier pieces sewn together. Many borders. Some of the applique border is gone or loose. Stains. 2 yards, 16½ inches by 1 yard, 2 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Cover, accession number 9-15678, described as Cover. Silk. Plain weave, embroidered, damask border. Yellow ground, varicolored designs, red, black borders. Floral, bird, human figure motives. Made from skirts. Worn spots, few small holes. 1 yard, 27¼ inches by 1 yard, 13 inches.

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