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Sari

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Complete sari, white cotton, side borders of gold-wrapped thread with medallion design. Pallu with broad band of gold-wrapped thread.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton, silk and gold-wrapped thread
Brief description
Woman's wrapped garment (sari), white cotton with silk and gold borders and end, Madras region, ca. 1855
Physical description
Complete sari, white cotton, side borders of gold-wrapped thread with medallion design. Pallu with broad band of gold-wrapped thread.
Dimensions
  • Length: 776cm
  • Width: 108cm (approx.)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 3010: 'Woman's Garment / Saree / Madras / 55 / White Gauze worked Gold & Silk borders deep gold end'.
Historical context
Intended for use as clothing, garment.
Other number
3010 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
017(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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