Not on display

Textile

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

Length of natural tussar silk, with broad red stripes.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk
Brief description
Textile, striped silk, Bhagalpur (Uttar Pradesh or Bihar), ca. 1855
Physical description
Length of natural tussar silk, with broad red stripes.
Dimensions
  • Length: 2910cm (approx.)
  • Width: 64cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete object would probably have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
3401 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
05738(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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