Ensemble
c.1867 (made)
| Place of origin |
Red cotton robe (jama) with silver gota border and detailing (05844:2(IS))
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Plain woven cotton with woven silver and silks strips |
| Brief description | Jama and pyjama ensemble originally consisting of 4 parts, red cotton, Kota, c.1867 |
| Physical description | Red cotton robe (jama) with silver gota border and detailing (05844:2(IS)) |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Bengal 2404 Kotah (Possibly Exhibition 1867 label ) |
| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. Slip book entry 6269: 'Suit of men's clothes / Kotah / 1867 / Org. Nos. 2403-2406 / Consisting of 4 pieces worn by the Maha Raj Rana of Jhallawar'. 1880 Register Entry 05844: 'DRESS. Red muslin, with silver border. "Pyjamas," striped silk. Scarf, amber silk, with silver border. Turban, red muslin; Kotah.' According to Central Inventory records, and consistent with 1867 exhibition catalogues, the original ensemble consisted of a turban, jama, sash, and pyjama trousers. |
| Other number | 6269 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 05844(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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