Turban Cloth
ca. 1872 (made)
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Fine cotton turban cloth, light saffron colour with thin metallic bands woven at either end.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton and metallic thread, woven |
| Brief description | Cotton turban cloth, Nagpur, ca. 1872. Textile. |
| Physical description | Fine cotton turban cloth, light saffron colour with thin metallic bands woven at either end. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'INDIA. No. 270/Central Committee./Cotton/Class III.-MANUFACTURES. Heading/Name of material/Express purpose for which it is used/ Exhibitor's Name/Address/ Reasons for exhibition For particulars [illegible word]/Catalogued/Price at place of production. Price in London./ REMARKS, &c./(For further information, see Catalogue.)' (printed and handwritten paper label, attached to object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, headwear. |
| Other number | 2499 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 8036(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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