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Textile

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

Complete turban of white cotton, with woven bands of gold-wrapped thread at either end.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile. Fine white cotton turban, Chanderi, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Complete turban of white cotton, with woven bands of gold-wrapped thread at either end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 1660cm (approx.)
  • Width: 32cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as garment, headwear
Other number
2810 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8821(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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