Tunic
ca. 1867 (made)
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Tunic, cotton dyed pink and block printed with gum, overlaid with gold powder, in an all-over design of trailing floral stems. Narrow gold printed borders at edges and seams, neck and hems bound with black cotton braid.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, block printed with gum, overlaid with gold powder |
| Brief description | Textile, tunic, cotton, block printed with gold powder, rogan, Thatta, ca. 1867; Women's Clothes |
| Physical description | Tunic, cotton dyed pink and block printed with gum, overlaid with gold powder, in an all-over design of trailing floral stems. Narrow gold printed borders at edges and seams, neck and hems bound with black cotton braid. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 6309: 'Women's bodice / Tatta, Kurrachee / 1867 / red cotton, printed in gold / Price Rs. 7-4'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 6309 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 6714(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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