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Trousers

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

Cotton trousers, blue and white striped, the ankles have added borders of coloured woven cotton.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton
Brief description
Textile, trousers, striped woven cotton, Bharatpur, ca. 1855
Physical description
Cotton trousers, blue and white striped, the ankles have added borders of coloured woven cotton.
Dimensions
  • Length: 157cm
  • Across waist width: 211cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3782: 'Clothing / Birtpore / 55 / Red Muslin Scarf Trimmed with Silver ribbon & a pair of Striped Trowsers'. 1880 Register Entry: '05605. SCARF. Red muslin, trimmed with silver ribbon. Pyjamas, blue, with white stripe; Birtpore. 3782'.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
3782 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
05605:2/(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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