Shawl
ca. 1950 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Woven shawl, cotton, hemp or jute, with coloured cotton geometric decorations woven in both ends, including architectural motifs.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, hemp or jute, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, woven shawl, cotton, hemp or jute, Assam, ca. 1950. |
| Physical description | Woven shawl, cotton, hemp or jute, with coloured cotton geometric decorations woven in both ends, including architectural motifs. |
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| Object history | From the collection of Douglas Barrett (1917-1992), former Keeper of Indian Art at the British Museum: on loan from his widow. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | LOAN:BARRETT.7 |
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| Record created | September 11, 2012 |
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