Chikan Embroidered Muslin Skirt Piece
c.1855 (made)
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White muslin, white cotton chikan work embroidery, three flounces, scalloped edges. Flowers and trailing stems.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, cotton embroidered |
| Brief description | Three whitework embroidered (chikankari) muslin skirt pieces, Dhaka, Bangladesh, c.1855 |
| Physical description | White muslin, white cotton chikan work embroidery, three flounces, scalloped edges. Flowers and trailing stems. |
| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip Book entry 2796: 'Muslin Dress Skirt / Dacca / 55 / Embroidered Flounces / (from Bleaching Works)' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as clothing, garments. |
| Other number | 2796 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0212(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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