Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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Black cotton net scarf, embroidered with red floss silks, the field is embroidered with regularly placed flowers, a floral border and deep hems or flowers. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton net, embroidered with floss silks |
| Brief description | Textile, scarf, cotton net embroidered with silk, Delhi, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Black cotton net scarf, embroidered with red floss silks, the field is embroidered with regularly placed flowers, a floral border and deep hems or flowers. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 15] '0420. NET SCARF. Embroidered with floss silks; Delhi. 4115' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 4115 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0420(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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