Muslin
ca. 1855 (made)
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Length of white muslin, with fine metallic thread border at one end and some metallic embroidery.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Muslin , woven, embroidered with metallic thread |
Brief description | Length of muslin (nayansukh or 'pleasing to the eye' grade) Dhaka, Bangladesh, ca. 1855; Textiles |
Physical description | Length of white muslin, with fine metallic thread border at one end and some metallic embroidery. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum slip book entry 2961: 'Muslin a piece / Nayonsook / Dacca / 55 / Fine Material' |
Historical context | Intended for use as clothing, garment. |
Other number | 2691 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 8824(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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