Trousers
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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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
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| 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. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garments, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 5814(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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