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Not currently on display at the V&A

Trousers

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

Wide legged trousers, silk brocaded in gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread in diagonal bands of flowers and buta designs, blue and gold binding of tassels at ankles, the waist is lined with a purple silk band.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk, brocaded in gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread
Brief description
Textile, trousers, pink silk, gold and silver brocade, North India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Wide legged trousers, silk brocaded in gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread in diagonal bands of flowers and buta designs, blue and gold binding of tassels at ankles, the waist is lined with a purple silk band.
Dimensions
  • Length: 96cm
  • Across waist width: 86cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as garments, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
5814(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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