Skirt Panel
c.1855 (made)
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Cotton skirt length, embroidered in five 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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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, woven, embroidered in cotton |
| Brief description | Muslin skirt panels, flounced and embroidered in whitework, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, c.1855. |
| Physical description | Cotton skirt length, embroidered in five 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 the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip Book entry 2724: 'Muslin Dress Piece / Madras / 55 / Embroidered and having Tucks'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment/clothing. |
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| Other number | 2724 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 8772(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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