Trousers
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Women's trousers of Lahore silk, acquired in Peshawar. Striped silk, green cotton at ankle. Red untwisted silk drawstring, wrapped with black, white and gold-wrapped thread, to make two tassels at the front. Probably worn in tribal areas of the North-West Frontier Province.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk and gold-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Woman's trousers, striped woven silk, Punjab, Pakistan, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Women's trousers of Lahore silk, acquired in Peshawar. Striped silk, green cotton at ankle. Red untwisted silk drawstring, wrapped with black, white and gold-wrapped thread, to make two tassels at the front. Probably worn in tribal areas of the North-West Frontier Province. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 05516(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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