Trousers
ca. 1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Man's trousers, silk brocaded with gold-wrapped thread, in a grid pattern with repeating floral motifs. Drawstring of red silk sprang ending in a section of metal-wrapped thread with knobs of blue silk and metal-wrapped thread. Tassels, attached by loops, of metal-wrapped thread, red and blue silk thread, sequins, and red glass beads, finishing in tinsel.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Trousers (paijama), woven silk, gold brocade, with drawstring (ezarband), Sindh, ca. 1855; Clothing; Accessories; Textiles |
| Physical description | Man's trousers, silk brocaded with gold-wrapped thread, in a grid pattern with repeating floral motifs. Drawstring of red silk sprang ending in a section of metal-wrapped thread with knobs of blue silk and metal-wrapped thread. Tassels, attached by loops, of metal-wrapped thread, red and blue silk thread, sequins, and red glass beads, finishing in tinsel. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip entry 4036: 'Coat Trousers Cap and Shoes / Scind / 55 / Blue and Silver Tissue Coat / Kincob Trousers / Cap and Shoes' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Associated object | 0615(IS) (Ensemble) |
| Other number | 4036 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0201(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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