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Textile

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

Piece of fine woven white silk, the ends woven with white silk stripes and coloured (predominantly rust-coloured) bands at the end border.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Textile
  • Textile
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, piece of woven silk, Assam, ca. 1855
Physical description
Piece of fine woven white silk, the ends woven with white silk stripes and coloured (predominantly rust-coloured) bands at the end border.
Dimensions
  • Length: 144cm
  • Width: 56cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
05731(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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