Head Cover
ca. 1855 (made)
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White muslin head scarf, decorated with applied gold-wrapped thread, flattened gold wire and red and green spangles. The field has a central floral medallion, the rest is covered with a lattice containing stylised flower heads, embroidered with flowers. The corners have floral cones and the borders are flowered. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, applied gold-wrapped thread, gold wire and metalwork |
| Brief description | Head cover, muslin, applied gold-wrapped thread and gold wire, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | White muslin head scarf, decorated with applied gold-wrapped thread, flattened gold wire and red and green spangles. The field has a central floral medallion, the rest is covered with a lattice containing stylised flower heads, embroidered with flowers. The corners have floral cones and the borders are flowered. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 2813: 'Muslin Head Cloth / Madras / 55 / Square Embroidered with Gold & Tinsel'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 2813 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0316(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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