Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile

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

Part of a silk cotton garment, red with yellow stripes, with red border striped with white, green, yellow and a white geometric design.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk and cotton, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk cotton garment, possibly sari, Belgaum, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Part of a silk cotton garment, red with yellow stripes, with red border striped with white, green, yellow and a white geometric design.
Dimensions
  • Length: 244cm
  • Width: 86cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
11,890 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5407(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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