Sari
ca. 1855 (made)
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Complete sari, white cotton field with side borders of rust coloured cotton and yellow silk. The pallu end has a horizontal band of metal-wrapped thread and rust and orange cotton.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, silk and metal-wrapped thread, woven |
| Brief description | Woman's wrapped garment (sari), white cotton with cotton and silk borders, Madras region, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Complete sari, white cotton field with side borders of rust coloured cotton and yellow silk. The pallu end has a horizontal band of metal-wrapped thread and rust and orange cotton. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 2928: 'Woman's Garment / Saree / Madras / 55 / Cotton Centre Gold Border'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 2928 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 6006(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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