Dhoti
ca. 1872 (made)
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Complete dhoti of white cotton, with narrow side borders in white, red and green silk. Both pallus have horizontal bands of red cotton. The dhoti is stitched together as originally acquired, with cotton string and the original label.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, with silk, woven |
| Brief description | Man's wrapped garment (dhoti), white cotton with silk borders, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ca. 1872 |
| Physical description | Complete dhoti of white cotton, with narrow side borders in white, red and green silk. Both pallus have horizontal bands of red cotton. The dhoti is stitched together as originally acquired, with cotton string and the original label. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | INDIA./No. 163/Central Committee./Cotton. MANUFACTURES./Name of Material/Source from whence obtained/ Exhibitor's Name/Address/Reasons for exhibition For particulars Vide Catalogue/Price at Exhibition. Price in London./REMARKS,&c./(For further information, see Catalogue.)' (Circular paper label attached to object. ) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 11943: Waist Scarf / Dhotee / Dacca Bengal / 72 / Original nos. 5025-163 / Rs.19-8'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 11943 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 8672(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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