Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Scarf, muslin, embroidered with gold-wrapped thread and black and gold wire, in buta-shaped floral sprays at the ends.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, embroidered with silver-wrapped thread and wire |
| Brief description | Scarf, muslin embroidered with gold, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Scarf, muslin, embroidered with gold-wrapped thread and black and gold wire, in buta-shaped floral sprays at the ends. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 18] '0534. SCARF. Muslin, embroidered with gold; Dacca. 2767'. Slip book entry 2767: 'Scarf Emb'd with Gold / Dacca / 55 / Discolored'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 2767 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0534(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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