Not currently on display at the V&A

Shirt

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

Shirt, woven silk, pink with narrow white stripes, edging around neck and arms in silver-wrapped thread.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk and silver-wrapped thread
Brief description
Textile, shirt, woven silk and silver-wrapped thread, India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Shirt, woven silk, pink with narrow white stripes, edging around neck and arms in silver-wrapped thread.
Dimensions
  • Back of neck to hem length: 54cm
  • Wrist to wrist width: 72cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
5819(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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