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Head Cover

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scarf or head cover, white muslin with gold-wrapped thread, patterned gold wire and metal spangles and sequins.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven muslin and gold-wrapped thread, applied gold wire and metal details
Brief description
Head cover, woven muslin and gold-wrapped thread, applied metal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, probably c.1855
Physical description
Scarf or head cover, white muslin with gold-wrapped thread, patterned gold wire and metal spangles and sequins.
Dimensions
  • Length: 118cm
  • Width: 118cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 15] '0431.HEAD COVER. Muslin, embroidered; Madras. 441'. Slip book entry 441 does not match object.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
441 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0431(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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