Sash
ca. 1855 (made)
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Sash, pink silk backed with black velvet over stiffened material, the surface decorated with a row of birds embroidered with gold-wrapped thread and sequins, a large flower at the end.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk and velvet, embroidered with gold-wrapped thread and sequins |
| Brief description | Textile, sash, silk and velvet, gold-wrapped thread embroidery, Bangalore, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Sash, pink silk backed with black velvet over stiffened material, the surface decorated with a row of birds embroidered with gold-wrapped thread and sequins, a large flower at the end. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'No 5/830 Recd 18/11/65/printed On loan from/India Museum' (small printed and handwritten paper label, attached to object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Purchased by Mr. Underwood, for exhibition, 1855. Probably also exhibited in Dublin. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 14] '0391. PEON'S BADGE and belt. Crimson silk, embroidered with gold; Bangalore. 507' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, an accessory. |
| Production | 'Worn by peons as a badge and to hold the sword at side... made to order' according to slip book. |
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| Other number | 507 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0391(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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