gown

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Other Name
Indian tunic
Description
man's gown, fine white silk , open at front with two silver braided fastenings, side slits, design in fine silver brocade of pine cones and floral border at cuffs and all edges, inset sleeves
Place
India
Accession Number
1979.160
Other Id
T741 (textile)
T744 (textile)
1979.160 (accession number)
Department
Applied Arts and Design

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T741; Gown; front

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Credit Line
gift of Mrs Thesiger, 1979.160, T741
Cultural Origin
India
Primary Maker
not known
Place
India
Date
Pre 1970
Unknown
Period
not dated
Media
silk (textile)
silver wrapped thread/metallic thread/fibre
Measurement Description
length of back 1240 x width across arms 1660 mm
Measurement Reading
1240mm
1140mm
1660mm
260mm (of sleeve)
Classification
Gown
Dress
Main Garments
Clothing
03 Personal Artifacts
Last Update
15 May 2020

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