Shawl
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Shawl, red muslin with tie-dyed medallions and border ends, also printed with gum, overlaid with silver-coloured powder, with stylised flowers in the field and geometric designs in the end and side borders, intended to resemble silver-wrapped thread.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, tie-dyed, block printed with gum overlaid with metallic powder |
| Brief description | Textile, shawl, woven muslin, block printed with silver, Punjab, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Shawl, red muslin with tie-dyed medallions and border ends, also printed with gum, overlaid with silver-coloured powder, with stylised flowers in the field and geometric designs in the end and side borders, intended to resemble silver-wrapped thread. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 05464(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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