Not currently on display at the V&A

Garment Piece

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

Cut length of silk, with small black, white and red checks throughout.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textiles, checked silk garment piece, Thanjavur, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Cut length of silk, with small black, white and red checks throughout.
Dimensions
  • Length: 686cm (approx., maximum)
  • Width: 56cm (maximum)
cut piece
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete object would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
3700 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
7142(IS)

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest