Garment Piece
ca. 1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Crimson silk garment piece, with white pinstripes alternating with spots of gold-wrapped thread. Narrow gold bands at either end. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk and gold-wrapped thread. woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk garment piece, Thanjavur, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Crimson silk garment piece, with white pinstripes alternating with spots of gold-wrapped thread. Narrow gold bands at either end. Complete piece. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'ENG. NAME. Silk/Laced/18 x 2 cub/SYN./TAMIL. Saree Kay. Goolbathum/PRODUCE OR MANUFACTURE/Tanjore/PRICE PER Piece. 28 Rupees/WHERE PROCURABLE. Bazaar/ USE./REMARKS./R.4' (circular paper label, attached to object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Other number | 3121 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5866(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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