Not currently on display at the V&A

Turban Cloth

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cotton muslin turban length, dyed light yellow, with woven gold band at one end.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton muslin with gold thread
Brief description
Turban cloth, muslin, probably Nepal, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Cotton muslin turban length, dyed light yellow, with woven gold band at one end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 707cm (approx.)
  • Width: 44cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as garment, headwear (turban cloth).
Other number
3820 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
7876(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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