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No. 449: Piece goods.
Extra Information: Piece goods. Cotton and silk. Material called 'Soosee.' Used for petticoats and also for trousers.
Description
Material: Cotton and silk
Pattern: Stripes
Decorative technique: Woven
Main colours: Purple, white
Use: Clothing, general; Fabrics described as piece goods
Type: Trousers, petticoat
Sample cut from
Original fabric length: 8 yards
Original fabric width: 1 yard
Original fabric weight (Ounces): 15 oz.
Price: 8s.
Origin
From: Tamil Nadu, India
City: Unknown
Area: Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Forbes Watson described this area as: Syempettah, Madras
