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Coat

ca. 1912 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Coat of muslin, figured in the loom (jamdani work). The pattern consists of a drop repeat of floral sprigs. It buttons down the centre, and there are two pockets.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin woven in <i>jamdani</i> technique
Brief description
Coat (sherwani), muslin woven in jamdani technique, Lucknow, India, ca. 1912
Physical description
Coat of muslin, figured in the loom (jamdani work). The pattern consists of a drop repeat of floral sprigs. It buttons down the centre, and there are two pockets.
Dimensions
  • Length: 108cm
  • Width: 42cm
Credit line
Given by Mr Muhammed Zaheer
Object history
The coat was tailored for the donor's father.

Registered File number 1971/422.
Collection
Accession number
IS.8-1971

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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