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Man's coat (shervani)
Man's coat (shervani)

Man's coat (shervani)

18th century
Object PlaceIndia
Medium/TechniqueSilk twill-weave ground with silver- and gold-wrapped thread discontinuous supplementary patterning wefts tied down with supplementary warps in twill-weave; faced with silk satin
DimensionsHeight (centerback) x width (sleeves): 35 1/2 x 38 in. (90.2 x 96.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.512
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceLent by Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, 1943; The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift from Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, October 14, 1943