Waistcloth
ca. 1855 (made)
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Two pieces of white silk, joined to make a waistcloth, the top and bottom are hemmed.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, waistcloth, white silk, Sibsagar, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Two pieces of white silk, joined to make a waistcloth, the top and bottom are hemmed. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'INDIA-BENGAL/No. 3925/Division. Group. 7 Class. 25/Rea [?unclear] Miklah/Name of Article./Woman's Petticoat/Where produced/Seebsangar/Use. 346' (rectangular paper label, pinned to object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3256: 'White Silk Petticoat for Women / Rea Miklah / Seebsager / 55 / Rudely Woven piece Sewn together at Sides to form a Garment'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 3256 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 4932(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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