Jamdani Yardage
ca.1880 (made)
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Length of muslin yardage in two cut parts. Patterned with discontinuous supplementary cotton weft (jamdani). Running floral stripes arranging diagonally across width.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Length of jamdani yardage in two parts, patterned with diagonal floral stripes, Dhaka, c.1880; Textiles |
| Physical description | Length of muslin yardage in two cut parts. Patterned with discontinuous supplementary cotton weft (jamdani). Running floral stripes arranging diagonally across width. |
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| Object history | Purchased by Caspar Purdon Clarke in Dhaka. 1883 Register Entry: 'DRESS PIECE. White muslin. Loom-embroidered in white cotton with conventional floral patterns in diagonal stripes. At one end is a narrow band of flat silver-gilt wire and red thread. Dacca. 19th cent. L. 16 ft. 8 in., W. 3 ft. Bought, £2 14s. 1688-1883 (IS)'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garments, clothing. |
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| Accession number | IS.1688-1883 |
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| Record created | April 20, 2005 |
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