Trousers
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Men's trousers, silk brocaded with gold-wrapped thread, the entire surface is covered in gold, in a geometric lattice design.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Textile, trousers, silk, gold brocade, Sindh, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Men's trousers, silk brocaded with gold-wrapped thread, the entire surface is covered in gold, in a geometric lattice design. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 4035: 'Two Pair of Trowsers & one Pair of Shoes / Kincob / Scind / 55 / 1 Pair of Bell Shaped & 1 Pair of Tight fitting Trowsers & Shoes. Richly Ornamented'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 4035 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8084(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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