Jacket
c.1872 (made)
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Cotton jacket, white printed with a small purple geometric design. Front fastening, with two pockets and a collar.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, woven and printed |
| Brief description | Jacket made of English printed cotton, Mumbai, Maharashtra, c.1872 |
| Physical description | Cotton jacket, white printed with a small purple geometric design. Front fastening, with two pockets and a collar. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'INDIA. / Bombay. / No.550 / 2972 B. / Division II. - MANUFACTURES, Class 8. - COTTON & COTTON FABRICS. / Name of Fabric: Button Waistcoat from Bombay / Material of which it is made: English cloth / Exhibitor's Name, Address: Government of Bombay / Reasons for Exhibition: To illustrate the different uses of Cotton / Price at place of production: Rs. 2-0-0 / Price in London. / Remarks, &c.: Worn by Parsees and Wanias [Bunias].' (Original London International Exhibition of 1872 paper label associated with object) |
| Object history | Transferred to India Museum 1879. Transferred to India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 2465: 'Jacket Cotton print English Cloth / Bombay 1872 / Worn by Parsees &c' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 2465 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 8260(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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