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Textile

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

Length of red silk with woven fruit motif in yellow, green and white silk. Pieces removed from one end.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk length, Murshidabad, Bengal, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Length of red silk with woven fruit motif in yellow, green and white silk. Pieces removed from one end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 586cm (approx.)
  • Width: 83cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
3160 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
7131(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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