Skirt Piece
ca. 1881-1882 (made)
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Dark pink satin textile, probably a skirt piece, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread in a figured spot pattern. The end border has leaf and flower designs in gold-wrapped thread and green silk.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk satin, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread and silk thread |
| Brief description | Textile, skirt piece, woven silk, gold-wrapped and silk thread brocade, Ahmedabad, ca. 1881-1882 |
| Physical description | Dark pink satin textile, probably a skirt piece, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread in a figured spot pattern. The end border has leaf and flower designs in gold-wrapped thread and green silk. |
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| Object history | Acquired by Caspar Purdon Clarke during his purchasing trip to India in 1881-1882. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | IS.124-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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