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Panel of embroidered cotton (phulkari)

early 20th century
Object PlacePunjab, India
Medium/TechniqueCotton plain-weave embroidered with silk and cotton, applied mirror discs
DimensionsOverall: 76 x 84cm (29 15/16 x 33 1/16in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number48.992
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ClassificationsTextiles
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift from Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, September 8, 1948
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