Scarf
c.1855-1879 (made)
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Shawl, woven turquoise-coloured cashmere wool, decorated with black and silver wire, and silver-wrapped thread in the ends and corners of the field, with floral and buta designs. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven wool, embroidered with metal and silver wire and silver-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Scarf of blue cashmere couched with silver wire and strip, Delhi, c.1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Shawl, woven turquoise-coloured cashmere wool, decorated with black and silver wire, and silver-wrapped thread in the ends and corners of the field, with floral and buta designs. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 8065(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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