Collector: Niloufer Hirschmann Ichaporia / Function: 2.1 Daily Garb - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Blanket, accession number 9-13007, described as Blanket; black cotton with red and white ornamental bands at each end; materials/techniques: cotton; made by Benny’s Mills

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-12995, described as Blouse; woman’s; lace, cream, over satin lining; long sleeves; materials/techniques: Lace, satin; made by tailors.

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-12991, described as Blouse; child’s; yellow satin; materials/techniques: Satin; made by tailors or women at home.

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-12989, described as A child's blouse of pink silk gauze with a drawstring neck; made by women at home or by tailors. Native name and meaning: "jhablu" (child's blouse). Either plain or very elaborate, this style was worn by Parsi children of both sexes until aged about 8-10 years. Length 52 cm, 59 cm wide at the shoulders.

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-13593, described as Blouse; woman’s; black; side closure with snaps; daily wear; worn over trousers; favored for summer. This material does not perform well in heat. Lacquer coating induces sweating, tends to crack and is not very durable. Not seen much anymore, either in garments or yardage form.

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-12992, described as Blouse; woman’s; long sleeved; cream satin, tucked and embroidered bodice; materials/techniques: Satin; made by tailors.

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-13594, described as Blouse; woman’s; black; Daily wear; worn over trousers; favored for summer. this material does not perform well in heat. Lacquer coating induces sweating, tends to crack and is not very durable. Not seen much anymore, either in garment or yardage form.

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-12994, described as Blouse; woman’s; cream crepe; embroidered bodice, long sleeves; materials/techniques: made by tailors; crepe; mother of pearl buttons; cotton lining.

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-12993, described as Blouse; woman’s; cream crepe with lace insets, tucks; long sleeves; materials/techniques: crepe, lace, cotton lining; made by tailors.

Hearst Museum object titled Cap, accession number 9-12091, described as Cap; child's; mirror work and embroidery in white, red, and black silk on maroon cotton ground; buff cotton lining; L. 21.5 cm., W. 14 cm.; Made by women; worn by children. Probably secular. However, it could have been worn as a prayer cap by a Parsi child if so desired.

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