Sari
ca. 1855 (made)
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Complete sari, with dark blue cotton field with white checks in silk thread, yellow silk side borders, pallu end with horizontal bands of floral motifs in brocaded silk.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton and silk, brocaded |
| Brief description | Woman's wrapped garment (sari), woven cotton and silk, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Complete sari, with dark blue cotton field with white checks in silk thread, yellow silk side borders, pallu end with horizontal bands of floral motifs in brocaded silk. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 2527: 'Woman's garment / Saree / Tanjore Madras / 55 / Silk Gauze orange borders &c.' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 2527 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 6033(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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