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Textile

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Length of cotton, small red, white and dark blue checks.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton
Brief description
Textile, checked, woven cotton, India, probably South, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Length of cotton, small red, white and dark blue checks.
Dimensions
  • Length: 568cm
  • Width: 57cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete textile was probably intended for use as a garment or for making garments; clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
8571(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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