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Sari

ca. 1881-1882 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Part of a sari, dark blue cotton with patterned and plain silk stripes in the borders. Green, dark red, white and yellow.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton and silk
Brief description
Textile, woven cotton, Burhanpur, ca. 1881-1882
Physical description
Part of a sari, dark blue cotton with patterned and plain silk stripes in the borders. Green, dark red, white and yellow.
Dimensions
  • Length: 604cm
  • Width: 90cm
Object history
Acquired by Caspar Purdon Clarke on his purchasing trip to India in 1881 to 1882.
Historical context
The complete object would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
IS.1701-1883

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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