Not currently on display at the V&A

Shawl

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Square net shawl, embroidered all over with coloured silks, central floral medallion surrounded by meandering flowers and floral borders and coloured silk fringes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton net, embroidered with silk thread
Brief description
Textile, shawl, cotton net embroidered with silk, Delhi, ca. 1855
Physical description
Square net shawl, embroidered all over with coloured silks, central floral medallion surrounded by meandering flowers and floral borders and coloured silk fringes.
Dimensions
  • Length: 170cm
  • Width: 180cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 15] '0412. NET SHAWL. Embroidered with floss silks; Delhi. 3221'
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
3221 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0412(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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