Not currently on display at the V&A

Garment Piece

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

Sari, white cotton with red and orange cotton borders.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton and silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, sari, cotton with red and orange woven borders, India, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Sari, white cotton with red and orange cotton borders.
Dimensions
  • Length: 890cm (approx.)
  • Width: 110cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
8767(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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