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Not currently on display at the V&A

Scarf

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Part of a scarf red muslin printed all over with a floral design, in silver (gum, overlaid with metallic powder).


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven muslin, block printed with gum, metallic powder
Brief description
Textile, part of woman's scarf, muslin block-printed, gum and silver, Tatta, ca. 1867
Physical description
Part of a scarf red muslin printed all over with a floral design, in silver (gum, overlaid with metallic powder).
Dimensions
  • Length: 106cm
  • Width: 124cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete object would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
6440 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
6729(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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