Not currently on display at the V&A

Trousers

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Trousers, pink and white striped silk, green borders incorporated, red silk tie, bound with coloured silks; ochre binding at ankles.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk
Brief description
Trousers, woven cotton, Indergarh, ca. 1867
Physical description
Trousers, pink and white striped silk, green borders incorporated, red silk tie, bound with coloured silks; ochre binding at ankles.
Dimensions
  • Length: 98cm
  • Width: 69cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 7842: 'Clothing in 3 pieces / Indurgurh / 67 / Original nos. 2436 / White coat Silk / Trowsers / Gold ends Scarf / Waist Cloth or Scarf Taken out / Supposed [illegible] in the [illegible]. 1880 Register entry: '05,524. PYJAMAS. Silk; white cotton dress; Indurgurh. 7,842.'
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
7842 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
05524(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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