Accession No
1988.423 B
Description
Table Runner - White table runner with multi-coloured embroidered floral design, including tassels and mirrored decoration. Good condition. Whole. Motif: Floral.
Place
Asia; South Asia; Pakistan; Sindh
Period
Source
Caroe, Grace Desborough (Mrs) [collector]; Cra'ster, Mary Desborough [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1988.423 B
Cultural Affliation
Sind
Material
Cotton; Glass; Linen; ?Silk
Local Term
Measurements
890mm x 2510mm
Events
Context (Auction / Sale)
Box list adds that this object was possibly obtained at Liberty's in London.
Event Date
Author: Jodi Zhang
Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten note found with object reads: 'Sind? PAKISTAN/ 2 pieces [red, & white] Bought by Mrs. G. D. Caroe c.1900-1910 probably in London [Liberty's wholesale Oriental dept.]'.
Event Date
Author: Jodi Zhang
Context (Field collection)
Collected by Mrs Grace Desborough Caroe in 1900 - 1910. Donated by Mary Cra'ster.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
White table runner with multi-coloured embroidered floral design, including tassels and mirrored decoration. Good condition. Whole. Motif: Floral.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Acquisition Details)
Acquired by MAA on 18/7/1988.
Event Date 18/7/1988
Author: Jodi Zhang
Context (Other owners)
See 1988.413 for more information on the donor.
Event Date 2/2/2005
Author: Jodi Zhang
Description (Physical description)
Beige table runner with multi-coloured embroidered floral design on either end, including purple, black, and orange tassels and mirrored decoration. Loose threads and stains on surface.
Event Date 21/12/2023
Author: Jodi Zhang
FM:80346
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