Checked Muslin
ca. 1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Complete length of plain-woven white cotton with black checks. Horizontal black stripe at each end, with red cotton end finish.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton |
| Brief description | Length of muslin, white with black checks, Madras, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Complete length of plain-woven white cotton with black checks. Horizontal black stripe at each end, with red cotton end finish. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip Book entry 2648: 'Muslin Colored Check / Madras / 55 / For Dresses' |
| Historical context | For garments, clothing; Slip book entry notes, 'For dresses'. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Other number | 2648 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8844(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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