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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Fragment

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

Fragment of a border or belt, a plant design in red and silk, woven on a white background.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Border
  • Silver Ribbon
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, fragment of border or belt, Madras, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Fragment of a border or belt, a plant design in red and silk, woven on a white background.
Dimensions
  • Length: 90.5cm
  • Width: 7.5cm
root numbered part (only part available)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete object may have been intended for use as part of clothing, or for decoration.
Subject depicted
Associated object
6547(IS) (Pair)
Other number
525 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
6549(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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