Bodice
ca. 1855 (made)
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Choli or bodice, red net decorated with couched gold-wrapped thread and gold-coloured sequins and gold ribbon, with floral designs, ties with tassels in cotton and silver-wrapped and gold-wrapped thread.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven lace and applied gold-wrapped thread and silver-wrapped thread, and metal details, couched |
| Brief description | Bodice, red lace, gold applied work, couched, Delhi, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Choli or bodice, red net decorated with couched gold-wrapped thread and gold-coloured sequins and gold ribbon, with floral designs, ties with tassels in cotton and silver-wrapped and gold-wrapped thread. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 4006: 'Woman's Clothing 2 pieces / Delhi / 55 / Formed of Red figured Net Emb'd with Gold / Jackets' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 4006 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 5849A/(IS) |
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| Record created | February 12, 2014 |
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