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Scarf

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silk scarf, blue with a resist printed circular design in white and orange, and white and orange borders.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven and resist dyed
Brief description
Textile, printed silk scarf, Bukhara, ca. 1855-1869.
Physical description
Silk scarf, blue with a resist printed circular design in white and orange, and white and orange borders.
Dimensions
  • Length: 66cm
  • Width: 65cm
Marks and inscriptions
'no 5/Place of Manufacture Bokhara/Name of article "koolaghooe'/Price in Decr 69 Pounds 1 Shillings 0-Pence each' (handwritten paper label, attached to object)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
9138(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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