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Fragment

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

Fragment of purple and white plaid silk.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk fragment, Thanjavur, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Fragment of purple and white plaid silk.
Dimensions
  • Length: 89cm
  • Width: 34cm (maximum)
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 20] '0566. SILK. Piece of, purple and white check; Tanjore. 3170'
Historical context
The complete object would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
3170 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0566(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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