Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile

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

Length of cotton, light red tie-dyed with an all over pattern of small white circles. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven and tie-dyed
Brief description
Textile, tie-dyed cotton, Madras, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Length of cotton, light red tie-dyed with an all over pattern of small white circles. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 428cm (approx.)
  • Width: 96cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Possibly intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
946 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8712(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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