Wrapped Garment
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Fine cotton waist cloth or head cover, block printed with red and black designs on a white ground. Field has a all-over design of small stylised flowering sprigs (butis), ends have two rows of larger flowers separate by bands with scrolling meaders.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, block printed |
| Brief description | Headcover or waist cloth, white cotton block-printed with floral designs in red and black, Rajastahn, probably Sanganer, ca. 1855-1879; Textiles; Accessories |
| Physical description | Fine cotton waist cloth or head cover, block printed with red and black designs on a white ground. Field has a all-over design of small stylised flowering sprigs (butis), ends have two rows of larger flowers separate by bands with scrolling meaders. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (Small undeciphered inscription in red at one corner, black tax stamp (octroi) in another) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. No slip number. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, as clothing. |
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| Accession number | 0170(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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