Head-Cover
ca. 1855 - 1879 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Woman's head cover, white cotton, side borders embroidered in red and green silk (Phulkari embroidery).
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | cotton and silk, woven and embroidered |
| Brief description | Textile, woman's head cover, white cotton with red and green embroidered borders, probably Punjab, ca. 1855-1879. |
| Physical description | Woman's head cover, white cotton, side borders embroidered in red and green silk (Phulkari embroidery). |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'ENGLISH NAME Sheet Embroidered/NATIVE NAME Phoolkaree' (part of a label, folded into object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, headwear. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5889(IS) |
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| Record created | September 15, 2004 |
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