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Shawl

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

White cotton net shawl, decorated with applied beetle-wing and silver-wrapped thread, in floral sprays and flower heads. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton net, applied beetle-wing and silver-wrapped thread
Brief description
Textile, shawl, cotton net, applied beetle-wing and silver-wrapped thread, India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
White cotton net shawl, decorated with applied beetle-wing and silver-wrapped thread, in floral sprays and flower heads. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 275cm
  • Width: 50cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subjects depicted
Other number
10837 - Unidentified
Collection
Accession number
6181(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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