Sari
c.1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Complete sari, dark blue cotton and yellow silk in both warp and weft. Yellow and black checks, with horizontal red band at one end and yellow bands at the other.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton and silk |
| Brief description | Woman's wrapped garment (sari), woven cotton and silk in black and yellow check, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, c.1855 |
| Physical description | Complete sari, dark blue cotton and yellow silk in both warp and weft. Yellow and black checks, with horizontal red band at one end and yellow bands at the other. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '6032/Tanjore/SKM' (Cardboard label, pinned to object. ) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 2501: 'Womans Garment / Saree / Tanjore, Madras / 55 / Silk & Cotton / Black & Yellow Color' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Other number | 2501 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 6032(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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