Not on display

Turban Cloth

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

Part of a woven silk turban cloth, horizontal stripes of yellow, red, green and maroon.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Textile
  • Turban Cloth
Materials and techniques
Woven silk
Brief description
Textile, turban cloth part, woven silk, Agra, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Part of a woven silk turban cloth, horizontal stripes of yellow, red, green and maroon.
Dimensions
  • Length: 541cm
  • Width: 28cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
7638(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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