This garment was bought for the Museum in India in 1882 by Caspar Purdon Clarke. 1883 Register entry: 'DRESS. Blue satin with a narrow border of a red figured silk round the bottom. Embroidered in various coloured silks, and ornamented with pieces of looking glass. Worn by Mussulman women. Kattywar. 19th cent. L. 3 ft. 8 in.. W. 3 ft. 4 in. Bought, 12s. 2327-1883 (IS)'
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This garment was bought for the Museum in India in 1882 by Caspar Purdon Clarke. 1883 Register entry: 'DRESS. Blue satin with a narrow border of a red figured silk round the bottom. Embroidered in various coloured silks, and ornamented with pieces of looking glass. Worn by Mussulman women. Kattywar. 19th cent. L. 3 ft. 8 in.. W. 3 ft. 4 in. Bought, 12s. 2327-1883 (IS)'