Choli Cloth
c.1855-1879 (made)
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Cut piece, probably from the field of a sari. Brown and white striped cotton field, with red silk and gold-wrapped thread side borders. Width complete, cut at both ends.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, silk and gold-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Piece of fabric for tailoring women's blouses (cholis), woven cotton and silk with gold-wrapped thread in borders, Gadwal, Telangana, c.1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Cut piece, probably from the field of a sari. Brown and white striped cotton field, with red silk and gold-wrapped thread side borders. Width complete, cut at both ends. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '9112/No 5/Madras/R 583/No. 36./Gudwal/Price Rs. 36 at 1 1/2 each' (Handwritten paper label, attached to object. ) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | The complete object would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 7327(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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