Bag
ca. 1855 (made)
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Small rectangular bag, one side red wool, the other undyed cotton. Both sides embroidered in a stepped square pattern with white wool. Lined with white cotton.
Object details
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| Brief description | Small bag, red and brown with white embroidery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, c. 1855; Textiles; Embroidery; Accessories |
| Physical description | Small rectangular bag, one side red wool, the other undyed cotton. Both sides embroidered in a stepped square pattern with white wool. Lined with white cotton. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3486: 'Two Small bags / Madras/ 55 / Of Woollen & Cotton'. 1880 Register entry: 'Box No. 4. 4,705 to 4,729. SPECIMENS of embroidery, &c.' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a bag, an accessory. |
| Associated object | 4712(IS) (Pair) |
| Other number | 3486 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 4711(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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