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Sash

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Complete sash, red dyed eri silk with narrow white and grey stripes. Fringes at both ends.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, sash, eri silk, Darjeeling, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Complete sash, red dyed eri silk with narrow white and grey stripes. Fringes at both ends.
Dimensions
  • Including fringes length: 188cm (approx.)
  • Width: 34cm
Marks and inscriptions
Lefthand side: 'INDIA-BENGAL/No. 6289/Division. 1 Group. 7 Class. 19/Name of article. A piece of red Endi cloth/Where produced. Darjeeling/Use.' Righthand side: 'INDE-BENGAL/No. 6289/Division. 1 Groupe. 7 Classe. 19/Nom de l'article./Toile rouge en coton "Endi"/Ou produit Darjeeling/Usage.' (printed and handwritten rectangular cardboard label stitched to object)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
3323 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5104(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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