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Fragment

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

Fragment of brocaded silk, red, white and yellow stripes containing meandering floral design.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven and brocaded
Brief description
Textile, fragment of brocaded silk, India, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Fragment of brocaded silk, red, white and yellow stripes containing meandering floral design.
Dimensions
  • Length: 54cm
  • Width: 70cm
cut piece
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
7266(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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