Man's Garment
ca. 1855 - 1879 (made)
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Complete man's wrapped garment; self checked white cotton field, narrow side borders of red, green, yellow and white silk. End borders with horizontal bands of red silk. Circular stamp with lion and snake motif in the field.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton and silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, man's garment, South India, possibly Chanderi, ca. 1855-1879. |
| Physical description | Complete man's wrapped garment; self checked white cotton field, narrow side borders of red, green, yellow and white silk. End borders with horizontal bands of red silk. Circular stamp with lion and snake motif in the field. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 5201(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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