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Jacket

early 20th century (made)
Place of origin

Blue cotton woman's jacket, 2 layers stitched together with running stitch all over in straight lines. Piping of red cotton. The outside cotton layer was originally glaxed, but most has worn off. Stand up collar, side fastenings with cotton ties.


Object details

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Materials and techniques
Brief description
Woman's jacket, quilted blue cotton with red piping. Nepal, early 20th century; Textiles
Physical description
Blue cotton woman's jacket, 2 layers stitched together with running stitch all over in straight lines. Piping of red cotton. The outside cotton layer was originally glaxed, but most has worn off. Stand up collar, side fastenings with cotton ties.
Dimensions
  • With arms outstretched width: 134cm
  • Length: 46cm
Credit line
Given by Mrs Mayura Brown
Production
Worn by the donor in Nepal in 1930s and 40s. Given by Mrs Mayura Brown.
Collection
Accession number
IS.54-1998

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Record createdOctober 12, 2004
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