Cotton Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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Scarf, white cotton with embroidered end borders in pink, blue and brown cotton and metal-wrapped thread; one with design of trees and birds, the other narrow border with elephant design. Fringes at both ends.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, woven, embroidered with cotton and metal-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Textile, cotton scarf with embroidered ends, Assam, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Scarf, white cotton with embroidered end borders in pink, blue and brown cotton and metal-wrapped thread; one with design of trees and birds, the other narrow border with elephant design. Fringes at both ends. |
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| Object history | Transferred from Indai Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 2847 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 6098(IS) |
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| Record created | September 15, 2004 |
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