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Drawstring

c.1855-1879 (made)
Place of origin

Drawstring in yellow silk sprang, with braided and tasseled ends, with small areas of metal-wrapped thread and blue silk thread


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Drawstring (ezarband) for trousers, yellow silk sprang with braided and tasseled ends, India, c.1855-1879; Accessories, Clothing, Textiles
Physical description
Drawstring in yellow silk sprang, with braided and tasseled ends, with small areas of metal-wrapped thread and blue silk thread
Dimensions
  • Length: 230cm (Note: Approx)
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. Slip number entry does not correspond with object.
Other number
639 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5910(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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