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Scarf

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

Shawl or scarf, black cashmere with deep hems embroidered in floss silk and appliqué, the hems and borders are partly embroidered in floss silk and silver-wrapped thread in floral designs.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cashmere, woven, embroidered with silk and silver-wrapped thread
Brief description
Scarf of black cashmere embroidered with coloured floss silks and couched metal-wrapped thread, Delhi, c.1855
Physical description
Shawl or scarf, black cashmere with deep hems embroidered in floss silk and appliqué, the hems and borders are partly embroidered in floss silk and silver-wrapped thread in floral designs.
Dimensions
  • Length: 262cm
  • Width: 56cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 8351: 'Black Cashmere Scarf Emb'd Gold Silver and floss Silk / Delhi / 55'.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
8351 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0241(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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