Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile

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

Two lengths of unbleached tussar silk.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Textile
  • Waistcloth
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textiles, lengths of silk, Birbhum, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Two lengths of unbleached tussar silk.
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete pieces would have been intended for use as garments, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
05739:1/(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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