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Textile

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

Cut length of white muslin or fine cotton, self checked in red cotton, the design features smaller checks within a larger chequered pattern.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton and possibly muslin, woven
Brief description
Textile, length of red and white checked muslin, probably Madras, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Cut length of white muslin or fine cotton, self checked in red cotton, the design features smaller checks within a larger chequered pattern.
Dimensions
  • Length: 950cm (approx.)
  • Width: 105cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
8752(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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