Waistcloth
ca. 1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Complete length of unbleached muga silk, with narrow dark red borders and striped hems in dark red and yellow silk.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk waistcloth, Kumbakonam, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Complete length of unbleached muga silk, with narrow dark red borders and striped hems in dark red and yellow silk. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'ENG.NAME. Silk Garment/SYN. 6x2.5 cub./NAME Puttoo Ungarus Arem [previous word unclear]/PRODUCE OR MANUFACTURE Cumbaconum/PRICE PER Piece. 3 1/2 Rupees/WHERE PROCURABLE/Bazaar/USE./REMARKS. R.4.' (circular paper label, attached to object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 3389 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5533(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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