Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile

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

Two lengths of coarse unbleached cotton woven on one warp, each length has terracotta stripes at either end and in the borders.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven
Brief description
Textile, two lengths of cotton woven on one warp, South India, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Two lengths of coarse unbleached cotton woven on one warp, each length has terracotta stripes at either end and in the borders.
Dimensions
  • Length: 1050cm
  • Width: 100cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Each piece was possibly intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
8339(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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