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Trousers

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Red patterned silk trousers, with appliqué at the ankles in silver-wrapped thread and silver-coloured sequins, in a floral border design.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk, silver-wrapped thread and metal applied work
Brief description
Textile, trousers, silk, applied silver-wrapped thread and metal, India, probably Surat, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Red patterned silk trousers, with appliqué at the ankles in silver-wrapped thread and silver-coloured sequins, in a floral border design.
Dimensions
  • Length: 67cm
  • Width: 58cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
6040(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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