Checked Muslin
c.1855 (made)
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Length of white muslin, self checked, a narrow band of gold-wrapped thread and a geometric motif at one end.
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Materials and techniques | Muslin and gold-wrapped thread, woven |
Brief description | Length of checked white muslin (charkhana), Arani, Tamil Nadu, c.1855 |
Physical description | Length of white muslin, self checked, a narrow band of gold-wrapped thread and a geometric motif at one end. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'No. 139/ Remnant' (written on paper used to wrap around object; refers to the use of a sample in John Forbes Watson's fabric books
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Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip Book entry 2629: 'Muslin White / Arnee Madras / 55 / Sample in Fabric Book 139 / checked'. Swatches from the original textile appear in John Forbes Watson's The Textile Manufactures of India (1866), vol.IX, no.327. |
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Bibliographic reference | Watson, J. Forbes, and Great Britain. India Office. The Textile Manufactures of India. India Office, 1866.
'Prov.No.139 / INDIA FABRICS. / No.327. / MUSLINS. / Check muslin "Charkhana Sullah". Fine quality. / Length 10 yards; Width 1 yard 4 inches. Weight 9 oz. Price 1l. 4s. 6d. / From ARNEE; MADRAS.' |
Other number | 2629 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 8909(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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