Wrapped Garment
ca. 1855 (made)
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Man's wrapped garment, plain dark blue cotton field, horizontal end borders of red and yellow silk with narrow bands in geometric motifs. Made up of two identical pieces, sewn together vertically. Plain red silk borders stitched to both sides. Portions of both sides and one end removed.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton and silk |
| Brief description | Textile, man's wrapped garment (lungi), woven cotton and silk, Peshawar, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Man's wrapped garment, plain dark blue cotton field, horizontal end borders of red and yellow silk with narrow bands in geometric motifs. Made up of two identical pieces, sewn together vertically. Plain red silk borders stitched to both sides. Portions of both sides and one end removed. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 2953 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 7232(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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