Garment Piece
ca. 1881-1882 (made)
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Dark pink satin textile, garment piece, possibly a skirt piece, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread and green silk. An all-over design in gold brocade in a stylised floral repeat, the hem has stylised flowers, leaves and chevron designs.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk satin, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread and silk thread |
| Brief description | Textile, garment piece, woven silk, gold-wrapped thread brocade, Ahmedabad, ca. 1881-1882 |
| Physical description | Dark pink satin textile, garment piece, possibly a skirt piece, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread and green silk. An all-over design in gold brocade in a stylised floral repeat, the hem has stylised flowers, leaves and chevron designs. |
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| Object history | Acquired by Caspar Purdon Clarke during his purchasing trip to India in 1881-1882. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | IS.139-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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