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Shawl

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

Blue cashmere turnover (reversible corner design) shawl, embroidered with coloured floss silks, sprays of flowers, rows of floral sprays and borders of meandering floral designs. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven wool, embroidered with floss silks
Brief description
Textile, shawl, woven cashmere wool, silk embroidery, Delhi, ca. 1855
Physical description
Blue cashmere turnover (reversible corner design) shawl, embroidered with coloured floss silks, sprays of flowers, rows of floral sprays and borders of meandering floral designs. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 182cm
  • Width: 180cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
3234 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0222(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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