Not currently on display at the V&A

Skirt Cloth

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

Skirt cloth, indigo dyed cotton with woven bands of reddish brown and white wool. Made up of two pieces joined together.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton and wool, woven
Brief description
Textile, skirt cloth, dark blue cotton, Arakan, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Skirt cloth, indigo dyed cotton with woven bands of reddish brown and white wool. Made up of two pieces joined together.
Dimensions
  • Length: 118cm (maximum)
  • Width: 74cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
3966 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
05469(IS)

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Record createdSeptember 22, 2004
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