Textile
ca. 1855 - 1879 (made)
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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
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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. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
Historical context | Complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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Accession number | 8752(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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