Not on display

Piece of Cloth

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment made up of three pieces sewn together, cut on two sides. Identical design to 7293(IS), but not cut from it.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven
Brief description
Textile, part of a shawl, cotton, Assam, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Fragment made up of three pieces sewn together, cut on two sides. Identical design to 7293(IS), but not cut from it.
Dimensions
  • Including fringe length: 79cm
  • Width: 37.5cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
7293A(IS)

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Record createdSeptember 15, 2004
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