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Fragment

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of woven silk and possibly cotton, with a patterned yellow stripe and narrower striped border.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk and possibly cotton
Brief description
Textile, fragment, striped woven silk, probably Punjab, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Fragment of woven silk and possibly cotton, with a patterned yellow stripe and narrower striped border.
Dimensions
  • Length: 192cm
  • Width: 72cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The textile was probably intended for use to make garments, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
7792(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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