Not on display

Bodice

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bodice (choli), cream silk checked with a darker cream, with ikat spots. Trimmed with pink, white and blue silk border on lapels and sleeves, and neck and waist bound inside with a yellow and black check silk.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk
Brief description
Textile, bodice (choli), silk, India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Bodice (choli), cream silk checked with a darker cream, with ikat spots. Trimmed with pink, white and blue silk border on lapels and sleeves, and neck and waist bound inside with a yellow and black check silk.
Dimensions
  • Neck to hem, at front length: 20cm
  • Across arms width: 80cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
8193(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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