Sample No. 255: Muslin for dresses.

Label Information:

Muslin for dresses. "Chikan," embroidered muslin. In diagonal stripes of flowers. Very fine example of embroidery.

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Description

Material: Cotton

Volume No: Volume VII

Barcode: 10101264

Series No: 1

Sample No: 255

Uses Spacific: Fabric for dress

Uses-General: Clothing, Women

Type of Cloth: Embroidered muslin

Name of Cloth: Muslin for dresses.

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Sample cut from

Lenth of Cloth: 10 yards

Width of Cloth: 34 inches

Weight of Cloth: 1 lb. 3/4 oz.

Price: 4l.

Fabric: Indian

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Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

State/Province: Dhaka District

Place: Dhaka

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal