Sari
c.1867 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Unbleached white cotton sari, pink and ochre borders, and end woven with patterned bands in red, white, green and black.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton |
| Brief description | Woman's wrapped garment (sari), woven cotton, Gaya, Bihar, c.1867 |
| Physical description | Unbleached white cotton sari, pink and ochre borders, and end woven with patterned bands in red, white, green and black. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 6042: 'Woman's garment / Saree / Gyah, Bengal / 1867 / Original nos.1108 / Price Rs.3-7'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 6042 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5950(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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