No. 450: Piece fabric.
Extra Information: Piece fabric. Cotton. Material called 'Soosee.' Used for trouserings and petticoats by Mahomedans of both sexes.
Description
Material: Cotton
Pattern: Plain
Decorative technique: None
Main colours: Purple
Use: Clothing, general; Fabrics described as piece goods
Type: Trousers, petticoats
Sample cut from
Original fabric length: 6 yards
Original fabric width: 26 inches
Original fabric weight (Ounces): 10 oz.
Price: 3s.
Origin
From: Tamil Nadu, India
City: Unknown
Area: Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Forbes Watson described this area as: Syempettah, Madras