Sari
c.1867 (made)
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Bright pink silk sari, with geometric designs in white, black and green at one edge, white stripes at the other, and a chevron design in the borders.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Girl's wrapped garment (sari), woven silk with tapestry-woven ends, Bangalore, Karnataka, c.1867 |
| Physical description | Bright pink silk sari, with geometric designs in white, black and green at one edge, white stripes at the other, and a chevron design in the borders. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip Book 5525: 'Girl's Dress / Bangalore, Mysore / 1867 / Price Rs. 12 / Original nos. 196 / Magenta silk' 1880 Register Entry: [Case 20] '0569. SCARF. Crimson silk, coloured border; Bangalore. 5525' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 5525 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0569(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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