Skirt Panel
c.1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Net skirt, not made up, consisting of joined panels of net embroidered all over in chain stitch with white floral designs. Has a single tier. Complete piece, made up of joined panels.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Net, woven, embroidered with cotton |
| Brief description | Net skirt panels, flounced and embroidered with whitework, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, c.1855. |
| Physical description | Net skirt, not made up, consisting of joined panels of net embroidered all over in chain stitch with white floral designs. Has a single tier. Complete piece, made up of joined panels. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip Book entry 2726: 'Net Dress Skirt / Madras / 55 / Embroidered throughout / With deep Tucks'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as clothing/garment. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Other number | 2726 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8673(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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