Not currently on display at the V&A

Man's Garment

ca. 1872 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Complete length of twill-woven cotton, in dark blue and red checks.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton
Brief description
Man's wrapped garment, checked cotton, South India (Madras), ca. 1872
Physical description
Complete length of twill-woven cotton, in dark blue and red checks.
Dimensions
  • Length: 444cm (approx., estimate)
  • Width: 220cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip Book entry 2436: 'Man's Cotton Cloth / Lubbays / Madras / 1872 / Original nos. 4105 / 15[illegible]'.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
2436 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8284(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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