Tunic
c.1880 (made)
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Tunic (jubla) for a Parsi child; marron-coloured satin embroidered with Chinese scenes of people, animals, plants and birds. Borders along the sleeves, collar and lower hem are embroidered with a floral meander. All embroidery done in satin stitch.
Object details
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| Brief description | Tunic (jubla) for a Parsi child, red satin with silk embroidery, Gujarat, ca. 1880; Textiles; Embroidery; Clothing |
| Physical description | Tunic (jubla) for a Parsi child; marron-coloured satin embroidered with Chinese scenes of people, animals, plants and birds. Borders along the sleeves, collar and lower hem are embroidered with a floral meander. All embroidery done in satin stitch. |
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| Object history | 1883 Register entry: 'CHILD'S DRESS. Red silk. Embroidered with various Chinese scenes in blue, yellow, and other colours. Worn by the Parsees of Bombay. Chinese. 19th cent. L. 2 ft. 1 in., W. 2 ft. Bought, 6s. 2306-1883 (IS)' |
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| Accession number | IS.2306-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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