Textile
ca. 1855 - 1879 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Silk textile, unbleached muga silk, at least one border of rust coloured, white and dark blue silk in a chevron design, with a fringe. Folded and tied as originally acquired.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Muga silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, muga silk, Assam, ca. 1855-1879. |
| Physical description | Silk textile, unbleached muga silk, at least one border of rust coloured, white and dark blue silk in a chevron design, with a fringe. Folded and tied as originally acquired. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'BENGAL/Class. 20 Invoice No. 202/Moonga Relna [?unclear] Silk Cloth. Durung./Exhibited by Lieutn. N. Phaire [?unclear]' (printed and handwritten paper label, wrapped around object) |
| Historical context | Intended for use as clothing, garment. |
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| Accession number | IND.LOST.577 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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