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Muslin

ca. 1872 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Length of unbleached muslin.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin, woven
Brief description
Length of unbleached muslin, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ca. 1872.
Physical description
Length of unbleached muslin.
Dimensions
  • Length: 1292cm
  • Width: 108cm
Marks and inscriptions
'INDIA. No. 275/Central Committee./Cotton/Class III.-MANUFACTURES. Heading/Name of material/Express purpose for which it is used/Exhibitor's Name/Address/Reasons for exhibition For particulars [illegible word]/Catalogued/Price at place of production. Price in London./REMARKS, &c./(For further information, see Catalogue.)' (printed and handwritten rectangular paper label, attached to object)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip Book entry 2500: 'Muslin Unbleached two pieces / Daka / 46n [?] / 1872 / Original nos. 5137-5750-5123 / fine texture'.
Historical context
Intended for use as garment, clothing.
Associated object
8034(IS) (Shared Other number)
Other number
2500 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8033(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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