Wrapped Garment
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Length of muslin, wrapped garment, embroidered with undyed muga silk, the field is embroidered with a lattice of flowers and leaves, the corners have large buta, the surrounding borders are embroidered with flowers and leaves. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, embroidered with muga silk |
| Brief description | Textile, wrapped garment, muslin embroidered with muga silk, India, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Length of muslin, wrapped garment, embroidered with undyed muga silk, the field is embroidered with a lattice of flowers and leaves, the corners have large buta, the surrounding borders are embroidered with flowers and leaves. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 8357(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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