Man's Shirt
ca. 1855 (made)
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Man's shirt, white cotton, with tucks at the front, buttoned front and stand-up collar. Long sleeves with Western style cuffs. Seven mother of pearl buttons at the front and one on each cuff. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton, woven, and mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Textile, man's shirt, white cotton, Nepal, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Man's shirt, white cotton, with tucks at the front, buttoned front and stand-up collar. Long sleeves with Western style cuffs. Seven mother of pearl buttons at the front and one on each cuff. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3825: 'A Kind of Jacket Shirt / Mail Posh / Nepal / 55 / Fine Long Cloth'. 1880 Register entry: '05,532. JACKET. White muslin; Kathmandoo, Nepal. 3825'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, shirt. |
| Other number | 3825 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 05532(IS) |
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| Record created | October 12, 2004 |
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