Textile
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Cut piece from a length of striped cotton, possibly a sari. Red field with narrow white stripes; side borders of orange, red, blue and white. End finish of three horizontal white stripes at one end, the other end cut.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton |
Brief description | Textile, cut piece of striped woven cotton, South India, ca. 1855-1879 |
Physical description | Cut piece from a length of striped cotton, possibly a sari. Red field with narrow white stripes; side borders of orange, red, blue and white. End finish of three horizontal white stripes at one end, the other end cut. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
Historical context | The complete textile would possibly have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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Accession number | 8006(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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