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Man's Shirt

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

Man's shirt, white cotton, with tucks at the front, buttoned front and stand-up collar. Long sleeves with Western style cuffs. Seven mother of pearl buttons at the front and one on each cuff. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven, and mother of pearl
Brief description
Textile, man's shirt, white cotton, Nepal, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Man's shirt, white cotton, with tucks at the front, buttoned front and stand-up collar. Long sleeves with Western style cuffs. Seven mother of pearl buttons at the front and one on each cuff. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Neck to hem length: 64cm
  • Across shoulder seams width: 36cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3825: 'A Kind of Jacket Shirt / Mail Posh / Nepal / 55 / Fine Long Cloth'. 1880 Register entry: '05,532. JACKET. White muslin; Kathmandoo, Nepal. 3825'.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, shirt.
Other number
3825 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
05532(IS)

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Record createdOctober 12, 2004
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