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Hearst Museum object titled Altar cloth, accession number 9-5474, described as Altar cover; green satin with long warp floats; square; alternating rows of lung dragon with pearl and stylized flowers; dragon’s head of tarnished silver; pattern in red, blue and black; plainweave cotton lining. 26 x 29 inches (67 x 76 cm).
Hearst Museum object titled Altarcloth, accession number 9-13089, described as Altarcloth; silk red with brocaded patterns (curvilinear) in green, blue, or yellow, two 53 cm long strips stitched on 25.5 cm from side edges; linen? backing.
Hearst Museum object titled Altar cover, accession number 7-6699, described as Altar cloth. Plain weave, embroidered; silk ribbon appliqué, weft fringe.
Hearst Museum object titled Altar surround, accession number 9-15483, described as Lined, shaped piece; linen, silk, ink; satin weave, plain weave, satin embroidery stitch, couching, ink tinting; white ground, natural lining, multicolored, gold metallic; 27 by 46 3/4 inches; lined, shaped piece like an upside-down "U" or an arch with square outside corners. White satin embroidered with a beautiful variety of clouds, 2 dragons and 2 medallions. Satin stitch, couching and ink tint on dragon. Multicolored and gold metallic.
Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 9-11395, described as amulet; pendant; silver, repousse, with image of Durga as Ambamata; heart shaped; strung on narrow black cord; length of amulet - 6 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 9-11396, described as amulet; silver; rectangular; repousse, on top with image of Hanuman; cavity probably contains a prayer; Length & Width 2.5 cm., depth approx. 1 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 7-3419, described as Waistband w/ bow & 2 streamers; silk moire; purple; metal wrapped yarns; flat metal strips & discs; glass beads; silver lace; braid & sequin trim. 29.5" at longest point
Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 2-63564, described as Yellow taffeta waist. White chiffon overlaid; painted yellow floral lace over chiffon; pink, black, green velvet ribbon, rhinestone trim.
Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-13739, described as Apron: cotton, silk; plain weave, embroidered, mainly cross stitch; white ground, blue designs; 22 x 28 inches; geometric, tree, floral motives.
Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 7-3377, no description available.

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