Jama
c.1867 (made)
| Place of origin |
Jama (man's robe) of white muslin. Full and heavy skirt of pleats, with plain upper chest. Closure of ties and tassels on left side.
Object details
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| Brief description | Jama (man's robe), white muslin, Kota, c.1867; Textiles; Clothing; Men's Clothes |
| Physical description | Jama (man's robe) of white muslin. Full and heavy skirt of pleats, with plain upper chest. Closure of ties and tassels on left side. |
| Marks and inscriptions | '[lost]44 Bengal 2229' Note Portion of a label referencing the catalogue number of this object in the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition. |
| Object history | Transferred from the India Musem in 1879. Slip book entry 6301: 'Durbar dress / Kotah / no invoice price / 1867 / Original nos. 2229'. 1880 Register entry: '05961. DURBAR DRESS. White muslin; Kotah. 6301' |
| Other number | 6301 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 05691(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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