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Trousers

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Men's trousers, silk brocaded with gold-wrapped thread, the entire surface is covered in gold, in a geometric lattice design.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread
Brief description
Textile, trousers, silk, gold brocade, Sindh, ca. 1855
Physical description
Men's trousers, silk brocaded with gold-wrapped thread, the entire surface is covered in gold, in a geometric lattice design.
Dimensions
  • Length: 118cm
  • Across waist width: 63cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 4035: 'Two Pair of Trowsers & one Pair of Shoes / Kincob / Scind / 55 / 1 Pair of Bell Shaped & 1 Pair of Tight fitting Trowsers & Shoes. Richly Ornamented'.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
4035 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8084(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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