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Woman's skirt (gaghra)

19th century
Object PlaceIndia
Medium/TechniqueSilk satin-weave ground embroidered with silk, appliquéd mirror discs; mica
DimensionsOverall: 74cm (29 1/8in.)
Credit LineDenman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession number11.1381
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; Gift from Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA, May 4, 1911
19th century
19th century
Late 19th century
19th century
early 19th century
late 19th century or early 20th century
18th or 19th century