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Trousers

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

Pair of wide-legged green silk trousers, brocaded with large patterned spots in gold-wrapped thread. With a yellow silk tie with gold-wrapped thread.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk, gold-wrapped thread brocade
Brief description
Textile, trousers, green silk, silver brocade, North India, ca, 1855-1879
Physical description
Pair of wide-legged green silk trousers, brocaded with large patterned spots in gold-wrapped thread. With a yellow silk tie with gold-wrapped thread.
Dimensions
  • Length: 91cm
  • Across waist width: 89cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
5820(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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