Skirt Panel
c.1855-79 (made)
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White muslin skirt piece, embroidered with thick white cotton in floral design. Three tiers, with repeated floral motif all over and one larger central design. Complete piece, made up of joined panels.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, embroidered with cotton |
| Brief description | Muslin skirt panels embroidered with whitework, probably Chennai, Tamil Nadu, c.1855-79 |
| Physical description | White muslin skirt piece, embroidered with thick white cotton in floral design. Three tiers, with repeated floral motif all over and one larger central design. Complete piece, made up of joined panels. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment/clothing. |
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| Accession number | 6193(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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