Blouse
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Pale blue silk chiffon woman's blouse, decorated with bands of gold and silver ribbon, folded into diamond shapes, and gold sequins and red and blue beads applied to a ribbon of red and green cotton at neck, wrists and hems.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk chiffon and cotton, applied gold and silver |
| Brief description | Costume, blouse, blue chiffon, applied gold and silver, Delhi. ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Pale blue silk chiffon woman's blouse, decorated with bands of gold and silver ribbon, folded into diamond shapes, and gold sequins and red and blue beads applied to a ribbon of red and green cotton at neck, wrists and hems. |
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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 | 5853(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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