Jamdani Muslin
c.1872 (made)
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Length of white muslin in four parts, patterned with discontinuous supplementary cotton weft (jamdani). Design of running flowers in diagonal stripes alternating with sprig motifs.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Brief description | Length of jamdani muslin, white with diagonal floral running pattern, Dhaka, Bangladesh, c.1872; Textiles |
| Physical description | Length of white muslin in four parts, patterned with discontinuous supplementary cotton weft (jamdani). Design of running flowers in diagonal stripes alternating with sprig motifs. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'C/India/Bengal/Division II/8/No.169' (circular paper exhibition label (8356C (IS))) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 12243: 'Figured Muslin, A Piece, Jamdanee, Diagonal pattern, Dacca, Exb'n SK, 1st Sort' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment/clothing. |
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| Accession number | 8356(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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