Not on display

Textile

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

Cut length of silk, dark red and white plaid.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, cut length of plaid silk, Murshidabad, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Cut length of silk, dark red and white plaid.
Dimensions
  • Length: 1270cm (approx., estimate)
  • Width: 90cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothiing.
Collection
Accession number
7135(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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