Not on display

Fragment

ca. 1851 - 1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silk cotton fragment, possibly mashru, white with geometric patterned stripe and narrow red borders.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk and cotton, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk cotton, India, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Silk cotton fragment, possibly mashru, white with geometric patterned stripe and narrow red borders.
Dimensions
  • Length: 63cm (approx.)
  • Width: 79cm
Historical context
The complete piece was probably intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IND.LOST.1241

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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