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
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| 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 created | June 25, 2009 |
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