Tunic
ca. 1855 (made)
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Tunic of eri silk, with black dyed red and natural stripes. Made up of one fringed length, with integral spaces for neck and front openings, three horizontal bands of red, white and blue wool at the front, and one at the back.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Eri silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, tunic, striped eri silk, Assam, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Tunic of eri silk, with black dyed red and natural stripes. Made up of one fringed length, with integral spaces for neck and front openings, three horizontal bands of red, white and blue wool at the front, and one at the back. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 3447 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 05535(IS) |
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| Record created | September 22, 2004 |
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