Sari
ca. 1855 - 1879 (made)
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Part of a sari, white cotton with one side border of red, white, black and orange silk, one end border of horizontal bands of orange cotton and red silk, one side border of red, white and black silk and orange cotton. Parts of both sides and ends have been removed.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | cotton and silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, part of a sari, white cotton with orange border, Salem, ca. 1855-1879. |
| Physical description | Part of a sari, white cotton with one side border of red, white, black and orange silk, one end border of horizontal bands of orange cotton and red silk, one side border of red, white and black silk and orange cotton. Parts of both sides and ends have been removed. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 8330(IS) |
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| Record created | September 15, 2004 |
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