Sash
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Green velvet belt, probably over leather, lined with red velvet, the outside is decorated with a scrolling plant design in gold-wrapped thread and sequins.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven velvet, embroidered with gold-wrapped thread and sequins |
| Brief description | Textile, sash, green velvet, gold-wrapped thread embroidery. Bangalore, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Green velvet belt, probably over leather, lined with red velvet, the outside is decorated with a scrolling plant design in gold-wrapped thread and sequins. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Purchased by Mr. Underwood, for exhibition, 1855. Probably also exhibited in Dublin. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 14] '0376. PEON'S BADGE and belt. Green velvet, embroidered with gold; Bangalore. 508' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, an accessory. |
| Production | 'Worn by peons as a badge and to hold the sword at side... made to order' according to slip book. |
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| Other number | 508 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0376(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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