Girdle
mid 19th century (made)
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Tubular girdle or skirt, dark blue cotton with stripes and geometric designs in reddish brown and white wool.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton and wool, woven and embroidered |
| Brief description | Textile, girdle, northeast India or Burma, mid 19th century. |
| Physical description | Tubular girdle or skirt, dark blue cotton with stripes and geometric designs in reddish brown and white wool. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, a girdle. |
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| Accession number | 5603(IS) |
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| Record created | September 22, 2004 |
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