Sash
1780 (made)
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Sash of cotton and silver thread. The main field is woven in a herringbone pattern. The border, sewn on separately, is in plain weave with a pattern of stylised botehs, geometric and floral ornaments produced by impressing hot wires into metallic fabric. Fringe of silver tinsel.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton and silver thread |
| Brief description | Sash of cotton and silver thread, India, possibly Bengal, ca.1780. |
| Physical description | Sash of cotton and silver thread. The main field is woven in a herringbone pattern. The border, sewn on separately, is in plain weave with a pattern of stylised botehs, geometric and floral ornaments produced by impressing hot wires into metallic fabric. Fringe of silver tinsel. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs M. Jaquet |
| Object history | According to the donor, this sash and the shawl IS 83-1988 were brought from India by her forebear Major William Sands (1750-90). He was in India until 1785 when he returned to England with Warren Hastings. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | IS.84-1988 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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