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ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
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

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 179cm
  • Width: 36cm
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.
Subject depicted
Other number
508 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0376(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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