Sari
c.1881-2 (made)
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Dyed, block printed cotton garment, with painting, the field has a regular circular and spot motif, in white on a black ground, the borders feature white spots on a red ground, possibly an imitation of tie-dye, multiple patterns in the hems including white floral sprays.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, dyed and block printed |
| Brief description | Woman's wrapped garment (sari), printed cotton, Vadodara, Gujarat, c.1881-2 |
| Physical description | Dyed, block printed cotton garment, with painting, the field has a regular circular and spot motif, in white on a black ground, the borders feature white spots on a red ground, possibly an imitation of tie-dye, multiple patterns in the hems including white floral sprays. |
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| Object history | Acquired by Caspar Purdon Clarke on his purchasing triip to India in 1881 to 1882. 1883 Register entry: WOMAN'S GARMENT, " SARI." Printed cotton, in form of a shawl with narrow side and long end borders. Centre of white sun chintz pattern on black ground. Bordering' of white, yellow, and green with running floral pattern and cones on red ground. Baroda. L. 15 ft. 2 in., W. 3 ft. 6 in. 18. I.S. 1883. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, for clothing. |
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| Accession number | IS.18-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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