Sari
ca. 1855 - 1879 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Part of a cotton sari, white cotton field with a woven geometrical design in pink cotton, and a border in pink cotton and gold-wrapped thread.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton and gold-wrapped thread, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, part of a sari, with coloured borders, India, probably near Kolkata, ca. 1855-1879. |
| Physical description | Part of a cotton sari, white cotton field with a woven geometrical design in pink cotton, and a border in pink cotton and gold-wrapped thread. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 6189(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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