Wrapped Garment
ca. 1855 (made)
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Wrapped garment, block-printed cotton. Red ground with patterns printed in black over resist-printed white areas,, with added deatils painted in red. Field design of staggered rows of small flowers. End borders with row of large butas (floral sprigs) framed by floral meanders.
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, mordant-dyed and block printed |
Brief description | Wrapped garment, shawl or shoulder cloth, red cotton block-printed with floral design, Arcot, Tamil Nadu, ca. 1855; Textiles; Man's Clothes |
Physical description | Wrapped garment, block-printed cotton. Red ground with patterns printed in black over resist-printed white areas,, with added deatils painted in red. Field design of staggered rows of small flowers. End borders with row of large butas (floral sprigs) framed by floral meanders. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 2535: 'Mans Garment / Dupatta / Arcot, Madras / 55 / Crimson look - Cotton printed' |
Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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Other number | 2535 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 5121(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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