Not currently on display at the V&A

Scarf

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Magenta silk scarf, with bands of gold-wrapped thread at the ends, and borders of silver-wrapped thread in a chevron design at the sides. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, silver-wrapped and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk scarf, Coimbatore, ca.1867
Physical description
Magenta silk scarf, with bands of gold-wrapped thread at the ends, and borders of silver-wrapped thread in a chevron design at the sides. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 290cm
  • Width: 40cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book 5915: 'Sample of silk / Coimbatore, Madras / Price Rs.10 / 1867 / Original nos. 277 / used principally by Europeans as a covering for the hat.' 1880 Register Entry: [Case 26] '0704. CRIMSON SILK. Piece of, gold and silver border; Coimbatore, Madras. 5915'
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subject depicted
Other number
5915 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0704(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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