Ensemble
c. 1867 (made)
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Pair of "mashru" trousers
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silk warps, cotton wefts, satin weave, warp ikat. |
| Brief description | Pair of "mashru" trousers, ikat,Varanasi, c.1867 |
| Physical description | Pair of "mashru" trousers |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. These trousers were collected in Udaipur as part of a man's costume, of which the other constituents were a white muslin robe, a red cotton scarf and a red cotton turban. The price for the whole ensemble was 84 rupees, 12 annas, and 3 paisa. Although worn in Rajasthan, the mashru material of these trousers is typical of Varanesi. Slip book entry 6292: 'Suit of men's clothes / Oodeypore / 1867 / Original nos. 4319 / consists of 4 pieces (5) / Price Rs.84-12-3 / Scarf Taken out'. 1880 Register Entry: '05650. PYJAMAS. Amber satin. Dress, white muslin. Scarf, crimson cotton, with gold lace border. Turban, crimson cotton gauze, with gold lace border; Oodypore. 6292.' |
| Historical context | The complete object would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Associated object | 04(IS) (Ensemble) |
| Other number | 6292 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 05650(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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