Not currently on display at the V&A

Fragment

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of muslin turban, with broad woven band of gold-wrapped thread at one end, and criss cross design.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, fragment of muslin turban cloth, India, 19th century.
Physical description
Fragment of muslin turban, with broad woven band of gold-wrapped thread at one end, and criss cross design.
Dimensions
  • Length: 42cm
  • Width: 18cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Complete object would have been intended for use as garment, clothing, headwear.
Collection
Accession number
7882(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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