Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
FIne woven silk scarf, with red bands at either end including some gold-wrapped thread and geometric designs in yellow, white and blue.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk and gold-wrapped thread, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, woven silk scarf, Assam, probably Gauhati, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | FIne woven silk scarf, with red bands at either end including some gold-wrapped thread and geometric designs in yellow, white and blue. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '80 Gowhatty/A Silk Scarf/with red borders/Runga asodeah/Patun Rechah/Price. 4 Rupees/contributed by Govt' (handwritten paper label, attached to object label) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 3423 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 05725(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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