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Turban Length

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Complete cotton turban length, with woven bands of gold-wrapped thread at each end.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, turban length, Madras, ca. 1867.
Physical description
Complete cotton turban length, with woven bands of gold-wrapped thread at each end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 2245cm (approx.)
  • Width: 29cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as garment, clothing.
Other number
5883 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5698(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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