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Textile

ca. 1855 - 1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Length of unbleached, fine woven cotton and gold-wrapped thread, for a turban.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton and gold-wrapped thread
Brief description
Textile, turban length, woven cotton and gold-wrapped thread, Nagpur, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Length of unbleached, fine woven cotton and gold-wrapped thread, for a turban.
Dimensions
  • Length: 2540cm (approx.)
  • Width: 41cm
Marks and inscriptions
'INDIA. No. 263/Central Committee./Cotton/Class III.-MANUFACTURES. Heading/Name of material/Express purpose for which it is used/ Exhibitor's Name/Address/ Reasons for exhibition For particulars vide/Catalogue/Price at place of production. Price in London./ REMARKS, &c./(For further information, see Catalogue.)' (printed and handwritten rectangular paper label, attached to object)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
2496 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8040(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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