Not on display

Textile

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

Cut piece of silk, olive silk shot with magenta; magenta and white stripe at one end.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk fragment, probably Gujarat, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Cut piece of silk, olive silk shot with magenta; magenta and white stripe at one end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 202cm
  • Width: 55cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
7116(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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