Not on display

Waistcloth

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

Silk waistcloth, one deep and one narrow woven russet band at one end, and one narrow band at the other. Complete piece, still folded and tied as originally acquired.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, waistcloth, silk, Assam, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Silk waistcloth, one deep and one narrow woven russet band at one end, and one narrow band at the other. Complete piece, still folded and tied as originally acquired.
Dimensions
  • Length: 36cm
  • Width: 16cm
folded
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
3382 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5535(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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