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Trousers

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cotton trousers, blue with narrow white stripe and dark pink borders at the seams and pink binding inside ankles.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton
Brief description
Trousers, striped, woven cotton, Kohat, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Cotton trousers, blue with narrow white stripe and dark pink borders at the seams and pink binding inside ankles.
Dimensions
  • Length: 132cm
  • Width: 118cm
Object history
Transferred to India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3772: 'Male & Female Clothing / Kohat, Trans Indus / 55 / Four Garments of Blue Cotton. / Peasant Attire'. 1880 Register entry: '05621. DRESS. Blue cotton, embroidered. Coat, blue cotton. "Pyjamas," cotton, with blue and white stripes. "Pyjamas," cotton, with blue and white stripes, for peasants; Kohat. 3772'
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
3772 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
05621C/(IS)

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Record createdFebruary 14, 2014
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