Length of Satin Fabric (Mashru)
1880-1882 (made)
| Place of origin |
Complete length of satin-weave fabric (mashru) with purple and yellow silk warps forming a chevron pattern, and red cotton wefts. Narrow red side borders.
Object details
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| Brief description | Length of satin-weave textile with chevron design. Hyderabad, ca. 1880-2. Textiles. |
| Physical description | Complete length of satin-weave fabric (mashru) with purple and yellow silk warps forming a chevron pattern, and red cotton wefts. Narrow red side borders. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Vazeer Saheb/1 Himroo/Rs 8-"-" (Paper label fixed to reverse of object. ) |
| Object history | 1883 Register entry: 'PIECE OF SATIN (Himru). Cotton weft with warp of purple and yellow silk forming dentated stripes in yellow on a purple ground. Hyderabad, Deccan. 19th cent. L.13 ft. 3 in., W.2 ft. 2 in. Bought, 16s. 2138-1883 (IS).' |
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| Accession number | IS.2138-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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