Textile
19th century (made)
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Textile, man's garment piece (dhoti), woven cotton or piña, with a band of gold-wrapped thread woven at each end, and a woven border with a red band and floral design in black cotton and gold-wrapped thread down one side.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Cotton or piña and gold-wrapped thread, woven |
Brief description | Textile, man's garment in cotton or piña, with coloured bands in cotton and gold, Madras, 19th century. |
Physical description | Textile, man's garment piece (dhoti), woven cotton or piña, with a band of gold-wrapped thread woven at each end, and a woven border with a red band and floral design in black cotton and gold-wrapped thread down one side. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
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Accession number | 8520(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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