Skirt Panel
ca. 1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
White net skirt panels, embroidered all over with floral patterns, pulled work and chain stitch, incorporating three tiers. Single panel.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
|
| Materials and techniques | Net, woven, embroidered in cotton |
| Brief description | Net skirt panel, flounced and embroidered in whitewhork, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, c.1855 |
| Physical description | White net skirt panels, embroidered all over with floral patterns, pulled work and chain stitch, incorporating three tiers. Single panel. |
| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 2722: 'Net Dress Skirt / Madras / 55 / Embroidered throughout / Three deep Tucks'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as part of garment, clothing. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Other number | 2722 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 9621(IS) |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSON
