Skirt Piece
1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Cotton or piña skirt length, embroidered in three tiers with white cotton, floral and leaf design. Made up of panels, pieced together. Complete piece, not made up.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton or piña, woven, embroidered in cotton |
| Brief description | Textile, skirt piece, cotton or piña, embroidered, Madras, 1855. |
| Physical description | Cotton or piña skirt length, embroidered in three tiers with white cotton, floral and leaf design. Made up of panels, pieced together. Complete piece, not made up. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment/clothing. |
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| Other number | 2718 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8828(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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