Hanging decoration
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk brocade, metal and card
Measurements
150 mm (W); 982 mm (Length)
Place of origin
India
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 31550.2
Summary
Indian gold metallic hanging garland of tinsel and cord laid over red silk brocade, padded in a diamond design, decorated with gold pumpkin shapes and round cards with a small tinsel round glued on. The cards are old playing cards. The top half is in a diamond design of gold over red and purple silk brocade, ending at top with a pumpkin shape in gold and tassel. Some of the small tassels are missing.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.