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Jamdani Muslin

ca. 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Length of white jamdani muslin with all over floral latticework design, silver thread at one end.


Object details

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Brief description
Length of jamdani muslin, white with floral pattern, Dhaka, Bangladesh, c.1850; Textiles
Physical description
Length of white jamdani muslin with all over floral latticework design, silver thread at one end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 694cm
  • Width: 90cm
  • Weight: 220g
30 ends p/cm, 26 picks p/cm
Object history
1852 Register Entry: MUSLIN. Figured; small leaf pattern and diaper. Indian (Dacca), modern. L. 24 ft., W. 3 ft. Bought (Exhibition of 1851), 5£ 10s. 4010-1852
Historical context
Intended for use as clothing/garment.
Collection
Accession number
4010-1852

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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