Wrapped Garment
ca. 1855 (made)
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Wrapped garment, dark blue silk with bands of birds and flower motifs in red, yellow and pale blue, side border with white and red design.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, wrapped silk garment, Assam, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Wrapped garment, dark blue silk with bands of birds and flower motifs in red, yellow and pale blue, side border with white and red design. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3414: 'Wild Silk Gauze Scarf / Assam / 55 / Dark Blue Figured' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3414 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 5545(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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