Not currently on display at the V&A

Shawl

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

Blue wool shawl, embroidered with coloured floss silks, in red, salmon pink and green, in a deep floral border. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven wool, embroidered with floss silks
Brief description
Textile, shawl, wool embroidered with floss silks, Delhi, ca. 1855
Physical description
Blue wool shawl, embroidered with coloured floss silks, in red, salmon pink and green, in a deep floral border. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 196cm
  • Width: 182cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
8358 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0239(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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