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Jama

c.1855 (made)
Place of origin

White muslin jama (man's robe). Very heavy and full skirt of pleats, with plain chest portion. Closures of strings and tassels on the left side. Small symbol embroidered with metal-wrapped thread on back bottom hem consisting of two heart-shaped leaves entwined above three circles.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Handkerchief
  • Man's Ensemble
  • Jacket
  • Pyjamas
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Jama (man's robe), white muslin, Udaipur, c.1855; Textiles; Clothing; Men's Clothes
Physical description
White muslin jama (man's robe). Very heavy and full skirt of pleats, with plain chest portion. Closures of strings and tassels on the left side. Small symbol embroidered with metal-wrapped thread on back bottom hem consisting of two heart-shaped leaves entwined above three circles.
Marks and inscriptions
'1 White Jama/or Coat' / Jamah [in Persian script] (Small paper label sewn onto jama)
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: '05835. DRESS, White muslin. Jacket, white muslin. "Pyjamas," white muslin. Handkerchief, white muslin. Presented by the Rajah of Oodypore. 3806.' Slip book entry 3806: 'Male Clothing of the Rajah of Oodypore / Oodypore / 55 / presented by the Rajah / of White Muslin in 5 pieces / Waist Scarf Taken Out'
Associated object
5930(IS) (Ensemble)
Other number
3806 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
05835(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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