Embroidered Muslin Chemisette
ca. 1855 (made)
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White muslin blouse front or chemisette, embroidered with white cotton, flower and leaf design in V shape with openwork.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, embroidered with cotton |
| Brief description | Muslin chemisette embroidered with whitework, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ca.1855 |
| Physical description | White muslin blouse front or chemisette, embroidered with white cotton, flower and leaf design in V shape with openwork. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip Book entry 2759: 'Muslin Chemiset Front / Madras / 55 / Without Collar'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 2759 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8639(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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