Drawstring
1855 (made)
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Drawstring of purple silk thread interlaced in sprang technique ending in two metal-wrapped thread and silk knobs; one tassel in two separate sections attached by loops to the knobs at each end. First section of tassel incorporates a portion of wrapped metal-wrapped thread and silk around a core, followed by wrapped twisted silver-gilt strips and silver strips with of blue paint wrapped around cotton base; at centre is a trio of complete irridescent green beetle wing cases, held in place with net of metal-wraped thread, encased in six loops of metal-wrapped thread. Final portion of tassel has four rows of red floss silk 'buds' with metal-strip and silk ribbon (gota) 'leaves' terminating in fluffly tinsel tassles.
Object details
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| Brief description | Drawstring (ezarband, for trousers), purple silk band in sprang technique with attached tassels, Madras, 1855; Costume; Textiles; Accessories |
| Physical description | Drawstring of purple silk thread interlaced in sprang technique ending in two metal-wrapped thread and silk knobs; one tassel in two separate sections attached by loops to the knobs at each end. First section of tassel incorporates a portion of wrapped metal-wrapped thread and silk around a core, followed by wrapped twisted silver-gilt strips and silver strips with of blue paint wrapped around cotton base; at centre is a trio of complete irridescent green beetle wing cases, held in place with net of metal-wraped thread, encased in six loops of metal-wrapped thread. Final portion of tassel has four rows of red floss silk 'buds' with metal-strip and silk ribbon (gota) 'leaves' terminating in fluffly tinsel tassles. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. Slip book entry 559: 'Two Silk Payjama Strings / Madras / injured / 1855 / Silk centres Tinsel ends' |
| Other number | 559 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 6254(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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