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This object consists of 8 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Sari

c.1855 (made)
Place of origin

Cut fragments of a sari, striped cotton field with silk and gold borders and end, Nagpur, Maharashtra, c.1855

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 8 parts.

  • Fragment
  • Scarf
  • Scarf
  • Scarf
  • Textile
  • Fragment
  • Textile
  • Textile
Brief description
Cut fragments of a sari, striped cotton field with silk and gold borders and end, Nagpur, Maharashtra, c.1855
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 3006: 'Woman's Garment / Saree / Nagpore / 55 / Striped Gauze Gold borders & Deep ends / Been Used & Soiled'.
Other number
3006 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
7656(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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