Scarf
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Length of net, probably shawl, embroidered with silver wire, with a border of flowers and foliage, enclosing three large sprays of flowers at either end.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton net, woven, embroidered with silver wire |
| Brief description | Textile, scarf, net with silver wire embroidery, possibly Madras, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Length of net, probably shawl, embroidered with silver wire, with a border of flowers and foliage, enclosing three large sprays of flowers at either end. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Other number | 10837 - Exhibition number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8664(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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