Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Complete shawl, black dyed eri silk with narrow white and grey stripes and blue and white embroidered band at both ends.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven and embroidered |
| Brief description | Textile, shawl, red eri silk with stripes, Assam, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Complete shawl, black dyed eri silk with narrow white and grey stripes and blue and white embroidered band at both ends. |
| Dimensions |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 3329 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5094(IS) |
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| Record created | September 15, 2004 |
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