Tunic
ca. 1855 (made)
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Shirt, coat (jubla) piece, patterned red silk with appliqué around arms and hem in silver-wrapped thread and silver-coloured sequins, the centre and top of the back also have designs of peacocks and flowering plants.
Object details
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| Brief description | Tunic (jubla) for a Parsi child, unfinished, red satin with metal-wrapped thread and sequins, Surat, ca. 1855; Textiles; Embroidery; Clothing |
| Physical description | Shirt, coat (jubla) piece, patterned red silk with appliqué around arms and hem in silver-wrapped thread and silver-coloured sequins, the centre and top of the back also have designs of peacocks and flowering plants. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 22] '0620. JACKET. Crimson gauze, embroidered with silver; Surat. 4023'. Slip Book entry 4023: 'Child's Frock and Trousers / Surat / Figured Crimson Silk Heavily Emb'd with Silver' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 4023 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0620(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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