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Textile

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Part of man's garment, dyed coral pink, with a single stripe of metal-wrapped thread at one end. Sections cut out of object previously.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton and metal-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textiles, length of pink cotton (part of man's garment), South India, 19th century.
Physical description
Part of man's garment, dyed coral pink, with a single stripe of metal-wrapped thread at one end. Sections cut out of object previously.
Dimensions
  • Length: 224cm (approx.)
  • Width: 70cm
cut piece (sections removed)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
7303(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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