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Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12035, described as Religious undershirt; woman’s; upper part of white muslin, lower of white cotton net with machined white cotton applique trim around hem; traditionally worn by all Parsis after the initation ceremony as a symbol of Zoroastrianism. This specimen is made for a large woman.
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12042, described as Religious undershirt; woman’s; white; sleeveless with thing shoulder straps; upper part of dotted Swiss cotton, lower of net with broad band of lace around bottom; worn by all Parsis, traditionally, after the initiation as a symbol of Zoroastrianism. This specimen is an example of the sadra conforming to prevalent fashion; it lacks the most important requirement, a small pocket at the neckline, and met with great disapproval from the donor’s mother in the 1920s.
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12051, described as Religious undershirt: man's; figured white muslin with cap sleeves; Length 102.5 cm, Width 116 cm. Traditionally worn by all Parsis after initiation as a sign of Zoroastrianism.... This specimen, quite rare for its weave and length is about 80 - 90 years old.
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12959, described as Sadra; religious undergarment; embroidered net; materials/techniques: net (from Switzerland); embroidery; made by tailors or Parsi women.
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12960, described as Sadra; religious undergarment; Swiss net with floral figure; off-white; materials/techniques: cotton net; made by tailors or women at home.
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12031, described as Religious undershirt; man’s; white muslin; worn as a required symbol of Zoroastrianism by all Parsis after the initiation ceremony
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12041, described as Religious undershirt; woman’s; white; sleeveless with thin shoulder straps; upper part of dotted Swiss cotton, lower of net with broad lace trim around bottom; worn by all Parsis after their initiation as a symbol of Zoroastrianism. This specimen is an example of the sadra conforming to prevalent fashions.
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-11800, described as Undergarment; religious; white cotton torn and yellowed; 39 cm neck to hem, 58 cm wide at shoulders.
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12036, described as Religious undershirt; man’s; white muslin with cap sleeves; broken glass button at neck; embroidered in white cotton, chain stitch, around neck, sleeves and hem; length 90 cm, width 117 cm. Native name and meaning: Sadra, religious shirt. Worn by all Parsis, traditionally, after the initiation ceremony as a symbol of Zoroastrianism. Worn at all times. This specimen is from the early twentieth century or before, conforming to the traditional standards for sadras.
Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12109, described as Religious undershirt; Parsi man's; white muslin; cap sleeves, V-neckline with symbolic pocket at bse; semi-circular patch at back of neck beafs donor's initials and laundry code; Length 78 cm., width 74 cm. Worn at all times by traditional Parsis as a badge of Zoroastrianism. Bound around the waist by the kasti or sacred thread.

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