1855~, Agra
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1855~, Agra
- Identifier
- 7123(IS)
- Collection
- Material
- Technique
- Depiction
- Vegetal motif 43%
- Vegetal motif 69%
- Geometrical motif 91%
- Geometrical motif 72%
- Geometrical motif 94%
- Vegetal motif 43%
- Dimension
- 464 cm (length)33 cm (width)
- Production time
- Production place
- Type of object
Description
Crimson silk length, Agra, ca. 1855.
Length of crimson silk with narrow yellow borders, cut
Lengths of silk such as this were categorised as 'piece goods', fabrics made to standard dimensions for sale. Piece goods could be used for a variety of purposes. Silk such as this length was often used to make or line garments.
