Not currently on display at the V&A

Muslin

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

Length of unbleached muslin or fine cotton, finished with a band of narrow self stripes at both ends. Complete piece.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin or fine cotton, woven
Brief description
Length of unbleached muslin, Hyderabad, Telangana, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Length of unbleached muslin or fine cotton, finished with a band of narrow self stripes at both ends. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 2660cm (approx.)
  • Width: 88cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip Book entry 3078: 'Muslin Unbleached / Hyderabad, Deccan / 55 / Fine in Texture'.
Other number
3078 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8782(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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