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Sari

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

Silk sari, fine maroon silk, woven with all-over small repeat motifs in gold-wrapped thread. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk and gold-wrapped thread
Brief description
Textile, sari, woven silk, gold-wrapped thread, Madras, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Silk sari, fine maroon silk, woven with all-over small repeat motifs in gold-wrapped thread. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 476cm
  • Width: 96cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 15] '0461. MUSLIN. Piece of, mauve with gold stars; Madras. 10843'
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
10843 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0461(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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