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| Collection | The Textiles Collection: University for the Creative Arts at Farnham | |
| Creator | East India Co. (stamp on right sleeve) | |
| Date | 18th C V&A suggest 1780 1708 on note attached | |
| Date Accessioned | 1988 | |
| Artefact/Item | Textile garment | |
| Function | Clothing - cut off top of dress lined and probably altered - the collar does not seem correct. | |
| General Description | Trailing stems forming diamond spaces which have four different flower motifs in their centres. | |
| Cultural Context | India | |
| Id Number Current Accession | 8061 | |
| Subject | bodice | |
| Measurements Dimensions | 30 x 94 centimetres | |
| Material | Cotton | |
| Visual Information | Floral pattern | |
| Cultural Notes | Indian cloth made for the European market | |
| Current Ownership | University College for the Creative Arts at Farnham | |
| History Of Ownership | Originally Phyllis Barron collection | |
| Rights | Managed by The Textiles Collection at the University for the Creative Arts at Farnham. | |
| Source | Given by Robin and Heather Tanner Chippenham Wilts. | |
| Technique | Hand painted mordants, Hand painted wax with a fine reed pen , Hand spun | |
| Weave | Plain weave | |
| Process | Iron black | |