Not currently on display at the V&A

Shawl

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

Shawl, of green Kashmir wool, embroidered in multicoloured floss silks with flowers, within a deep end border and side borders.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven wool, embroidered with silk
Brief description
Textile, shawl, floral design, woven wool, Delhi, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Shawl, of green Kashmir wool, embroidered in multicoloured floss silks with flowers, within a deep end border and side borders.
Dimensions
  • Including fringes length: 268cm
  • Width: 52cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Subject depicted
Other number
3581 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0251(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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