Not on display

Fragment

ca. 1872 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dark purple silk fragment, with a dark blue warp and pink weft, with woven borders of yellow and red silk in a geometric design.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk fragment, Bombay, ca. 1872.
Physical description
Dark purple silk fragment, with a dark blue warp and pink weft, with woven borders of yellow and red silk in a geometric design.
Dimensions
  • Length: 79cm (approx.)
  • Width: 114cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
2471 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8031(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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