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Turban Length

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

Fine white muslin turban length, with woven bands of silver wrapped thread at either end. A section has been cut out of one end.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin and silver wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, fine white muslin turban length, Hyderabad, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Fine white muslin turban length, with woven bands of silver wrapped thread at either end. A section has been cut out of one end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 2940cm (approx.)
  • Width: 24cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as headwear, garment.
Other number
2812 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5696(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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