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Shawl

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Triangular cotton net scarf with embroidered floral designs in coloured floss silks, in shades of red, pink, green and white. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton net, embroidered with floss silks
Brief description
Triangular shawl, black net embroidered with floss silk, India, probably Delhi, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Triangular cotton net scarf with embroidered floral designs in coloured floss silks, in shades of red, pink, green and white. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 139cm
  • Width: 232cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
6197(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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