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Child's Chikan Embroidered Muslin Gown

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Child's robe made of embroidered white cotton muslin. Scalloped ends and sleeves, machine laced trim around neck.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton
Brief description
Child's gown of whitework embroidered (chikankari) muslin, fabric from Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19th century
Physical description
Child's robe made of embroidered white cotton muslin. Scalloped ends and sleeves, machine laced trim around neck.
Dimensions
  • Length: 37in
  • Across sleeves width: 11in
  • Length: 94cm
  • Across sleeves width: 28cm
  • Neck width: 43cm
  • Waist width: 52cm
Credit line
Given by E. L. Taylor, Esq.
Historical context
Used as garment.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.69-1954

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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