Shawl
c.1855 (made)
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Red cashmere shawl, borders and ends embroidered with gold-wrapped thread and sequins, the borders have a foliate buta design, large floral buta designs in the corners of the field and a row of large buta in the end borders with flowers. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cashmere wool, embroidered with gold-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Shawl red cashmere couched with silver-gilt wrapped thread, Delhi, c.1855 |
| Physical description | Red cashmere shawl, borders and ends embroidered with gold-wrapped thread and sequins, the borders have a foliate buta design, large floral buta designs in the corners of the field and a row of large buta in the end borders with flowers. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 4121: 'Scarf Shawl Cashmere / Delhi / 55 / Scarlet Centre / Ends Emb'd with Gold'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 4121 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0235(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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