Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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Scarf, white cottton with end borders embroidered in brown and blue cotton and yellow silk, one end has designs of trees, birds and elephants, the other has a narrow band of elephants. Fringes at both ends.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton and silk, woven and embroidered |
| Brief description | Textile, scarf, cotton, with embroidered ends, Assam, probably Gauhati, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Scarf, white cottton with end borders embroidered in brown and blue cotton and yellow silk, one end has designs of trees, birds and elephants, the other has a narrow band of elephants. Fringes at both ends. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garmetn, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 4746(IS) |
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| Record created | September 15, 2004 |
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