Not currently on display at the V&A

Garments

ca. 1855-1879 (made), 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lengths of plain dyed silks for turbans or sashes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Textile
  • Textile
  • Textile
  • Textile
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textiles, silk turban lengths or sashes, Punjab, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Lengths of plain dyed silks for turbans or sashes.
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as garments, headwear.
Collection
Accession number
5935:1/(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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