Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Black net scarf, embroidered with red floss silk, in floral designs. Abstract floral motif in field, scrolling plants in borders and large flowered buta at ends.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton net, embroidered with floss silk |
| Brief description | Textile, scarf, cotton net, embroidered with silk, Delhi, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Black net scarf, embroidered with red floss silk, in floral designs. Abstract floral motif in field, scrolling plants in borders and large flowered buta at ends. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book notes 'had for Photo purposes at Peckham 1870'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 4118 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 4491(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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