Mashru
ca. 1873 (made)
| Place of origin |
Fragments of mashru, striped throughout in dark pink, purple, green and yellow stripes, the yellow stripes contain a geometric design.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silk (warps) and cotton (wefts), woven |
| Brief description | Fragment of mashru (silk faced, cotton-backed weave), Chennai, c. 1873; Textiles |
| Physical description | Fragments of mashru, striped throughout in dark pink, purple, green and yellow stripes, the yellow stripes contain a geometric design. |
| Dimensions |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 11981: 'Fabric Silk Surface Cotton back - 2 yds / Mushroo / Madras / 73 / 6 1/2 yds for 35 Rs / Original nos. 1104 / From Exb'n Vienna' |
| Historical context | The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 11,981 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0304A to F(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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