Skirt Panel
c.1855-79 (made)
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Muslin skirt panels, embroidered with white cotton, with large designs of leaves, flowers and tendrils.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton |
Brief description | Muslin skirt panels embroidered with whitework, probably Chennai, Tamil Nadu, c.1855-79 |
Physical description | Muslin skirt panels, embroidered with white cotton, with large designs of leaves, flowers and tendrils. |
Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. |
Historical context | Intended for use as parts of garments, clothing. |
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Accession number | 8680(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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