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Scarf

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

Scarf, white muslin, woven with an all over motif in jamdani technique in white, with gold thread at the ends.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven muslin, with cotton secondary weave and gold thread
Brief description
Scarf, muslin with gold thread, Gauhati Assam, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Scarf, white muslin, woven with an all over motif in jamdani technique in white, with gold thread at the ends.
Dimensions
  • Length: 372cm
  • Width: 61cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as garment, clothing.
Other number
2829 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
6088(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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