Garment
ca. 1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Length of silk, with woven red bands at either end.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, garment, probably dhoti, silk, Sibsagar, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Length of silk, with woven red bands at either end. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Lefthand side: 'INDIA-BENGAL/No. 3922/Division. Group. 7 Class. 25/Mooga Dhotee/name of article/Garment of silk worn by men/Where produced/ Seebsangor/Use.'
Righthand side: 'INDE-BENGAL/3922/ Division Groupe Class 25/Mougu Dhotie/Nom d'article/Habit d'homme/Ou produit Sibsangur/Usage' (rectangular paper label, attached to object) |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5536(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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