Sari
c.1867 (made)
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Cotton sari, with black and brown stripes and light coloured cottons and dark pink silk in the borders. The hem has bands of white, black and ochre.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton and silk |
| Brief description | Girl's wrapped garment (sari), woven cotton and silk, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, c.1867 |
| Physical description | Cotton sari, with black and brown stripes and light coloured cottons and dark pink silk in the borders. The hem has bands of white, black and ochre. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'AHMEDNUGGUR DISTRICT / BOMBAY PRESIDENCY / NAMES / Sharie Dundieah for garil [girls?] SOURCE & RATE Rs 2-12 / 199 / Cotton' (Printed and handwritten paper label, attached to object. ) |
| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 5534: 'Woman's garment / Saree Dundia / Ahmednuggur, Bombay / 1867 / Original nos. 199 / used by girls / Price Rs.2-12'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 5534 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5986(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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