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Textile

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cut length of ochre coloured muslin.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin, woven
Brief description
Textile, ochre muslin, Patna, 19th century.
Physical description
Cut length of ochre coloured muslin.
Dimensions
  • Length: 210cm (maximum)
  • Width: 84cm (maximum)
cut piece
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 15] '0482. GAUZE. Piece of, light brown; Patna. 10788'
Historical context
Complete piece may have been intended for use as a garment, clothing, or this piece may possibly have been a test sample for dye.
Other number
10788 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0482(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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