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Sari

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

Sari of pink silk, with a yellow and black design in the hems and gold-coloured silk borders.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Woman's wrapped garment (sari), pink silk, Madras, c.1855.
Physical description
Sari of pink silk, with a yellow and black design in the hems and gold-coloured silk borders.
Dimensions
  • Length: 644cm (approx.)
  • Width: 88cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 3018: 'Woman's Garment / Saree / Madras / 55 / Silk with Colored edges'.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
3018 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
6100(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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