Not currently on display at the V&A

Garment

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Magenta silk garment, with borders on all sides of a geometric design in gold-wrapped thread.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk garment, Salem, ca. 1867.
Physical description
Magenta silk garment, with borders on all sides of a geometric design in gold-wrapped thread.
Dimensions
  • Length: 270cm
  • Width: 274cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book 5878: 'Turban / Pattu Saregei Thabiguddi / Salem, Madras / Price Rs. 45 / 1867 / Original nos. red silk with gold border'
Historical context
Intended for use as garment, clothing.
Other number
5878 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5718(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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