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Jamdani Stole

ca. 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

White muslin scarf, figured in the loom ('jamdani' work). Repeated plant motif on ends, trailing plants on borders. Field woven with palmette rosettes.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Jamdani stole, white with floral pattern, Dhaka, c.1850; Textiles; Accessories
Physical description
White muslin scarf, figured in the loom ('jamdani' work). Repeated plant motif on ends, trailing plants on borders. Field woven with palmette rosettes.
Dimensions
  • Length: 258cm
  • Width: 60cm
  • Weight: 80g
30 ends p/cm, 24 picks p/cm;
Marks and inscriptions
'No. 824/1852/9.0 x 2.0' (paper label attached to object, with stamp of Department of Science and Art Museum )
Object history
1852 Register Entry: SCARF. Figured muslin. Indian (Dacca), modern. L. 8 ft. 9 in., W. 2 ft. Bought (Exhibition of 1851), 1£ 5s. 834-1852
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
834-1852

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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