Wrapped Garment
c.1867 (made)
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Complete wrapped garment, made up of two pieces joined vertically; white cotton field with woven white stripes; side and end borders of silk and woven metal-wrapped thread. Fringe at both ends.
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Materials and techniques | Cotton, silk and metal-wrapped thread, woven. |
Brief description | Wrapped garment, possibly a dupatta or waist sash, striped white muslin with gold borders, Indergarh, c.1867 |
Physical description | Complete wrapped garment, made up of two pieces joined vertically; white cotton field with woven white stripes; side and end borders of silk and woven metal-wrapped thread. Fringe at both ends. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 7842: 'Clothing in 3 pieces / Indurgurh / 67 / Original nos. 2436 / White coat Silk / Trowsers Gold ends Scarf / Waist Cloth or Scarf Taken out / Supposed [illegible] in the book[illegible]. 1880 Register entry: '05,524. PYJAMAS. Silk; white cotton dress; Indurgurh. 7,842.' |
Historical context | Intended for use as woman's garment, clothing. |
Associated object | 05524(IS) (Shared Other number) |
Other number | 7842 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 8779(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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