Not on display

Fragment

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

Fragment of woven silk, dark pink with green stripes and a green border.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk
Brief description
Textile, fragment, striped woven silk, Amritsar, ca. 1867
Physical description
Fragment of woven silk, dark pink with green stripes and a green border.
Dimensions
  • Length: 80.5cm
  • Width: 29cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book 6023: 'Sample of silk / Goolbuddar / Umritsur / Price £20 for 23 yds / 1867 / Original nos. 1089'
Historical context
The textile was probably intended for use to make garments, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
6022 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
7210(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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