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Not currently on display at the V&A

Garment

ca. 1855 - 1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woman's skirt cloth, made up of two panels sewn together, vertical sections of dark blue cotton, striped brown and blue cotton and geometric designs in white cotton. Hemmed at both ends.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven
Brief description
Textile, woman's garment, dark blue cotton, Cachar, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Woman's skirt cloth, made up of two panels sewn together, vertical sections of dark blue cotton, striped brown and blue cotton and geometric designs in white cotton. Hemmed at both ends.
Dimensions
  • Length: 115cm
  • Width: 76.5cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
5602(IS)

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Record createdSeptember 22, 2004
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