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Sari

ca. 1855 - 1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 424cm (approx.)
  • Width: 93cm (maximum)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
8330(IS)

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Record createdSeptember 15, 2004
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