Tunic
ca. 1855 (made)
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Tunic (jubla) for a Parsi child, embroidered at the sleeves, neck and hem with white, blue and yellow silk thread with an abstract border repeat, in the front there are embroidered flowers and peacocks, and the front centre and the back are embroidered with a design of flowers and peacocks.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven satin, embroidered with silk thread |
| Brief description | Tunic (jubla) for a Parsi child, red satin with silk embroidery, Surat, ca. 1855; Textiles; Embroidery; Clothing |
| Physical description | Tunic (jubla) for a Parsi child, embroidered at the sleeves, neck and hem with white, blue and yellow silk thread with an abstract border repeat, in the front there are embroidered flowers and peacocks, and the front centre and the back are embroidered with a design of flowers and peacocks. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'R. 49/No 55. of the List. "Jubla" or child's coat/of "Ghat" embroidered with/silk. Surat' (Handwritten paper label, attached to object. ) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3066: 'A Childs Dress / Jubla / Surat / 55 / Red Satin Embroidered with Colored Silk'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3066 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 9645(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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