Hanging decoration
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk brocade and metal
Measurements
210 mm (W); 1000 mm (Length)
Place of origin
India
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 31550.1
Summary
Indian gold metallic hanging garland of tinsel and cord laid over green silk brocade, padded in a diamond design, decorated with gold pumpkin shapes and round cards with a small tinsel round glued on. The top half is in a diamond design of gold over red silk brocade, ending at top with a pumpkin shape in gold and tassel. Some of the small tassels are missing. The lower edge has a large gold tassel.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.