Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile

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

Turban length, plain fine woven white cotton or piña.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton or piña, woven
Brief description
Textile, turban length, white woven cotton or piña, Madras, ca. 1855
Physical description
Turban length, plain fine woven white cotton or piña.
Dimensions
  • Length: 356cm
  • Width: 43cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as headwear, garment.
Other number
2757 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8833(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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