Girdle
ca. 1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Girdle, white cotton with waistband tapering outwards at the ends; applied decoration throughout at the front of the waist and both end panel, of flattened gold thread, gold-wrapped thread, sequins, spangles and red silk in the form of large buta and rows of flower patterns.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton, woven, with applied gold thread, gold-wrapped thread, silk and metal |
| Brief description | Textile, white cotton girdle, Madras, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Girdle, white cotton with waistband tapering outwards at the ends; applied decoration throughout at the front of the waist and both end panel, of flattened gold thread, gold-wrapped thread, sequins, spangles and red silk in the form of large buta and rows of flower patterns. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 12] '0328. GIRDLE. Embroidered with gold and tinsel; Madras. 8424' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Other number | 8424 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0328(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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