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Sari

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Part of a sari, plain cotton field with parts of two red silk borders. Part of one end remains, all other sides have been cut.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton and silk
Brief description
Textile, part of a sari, woven cotton, with parts of red silk borders, South India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Part of a sari, plain cotton field with parts of two red silk borders. Part of one end remains, all other sides have been cut.
Dimensions
  • Length: 356cm (maximum) (Note: cut piece)
  • Selvedge to selvedge width: 95cm (maximum) (Note: cut piece)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete object would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
05360(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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