Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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Scarf, white silk fiend woven in a latticework design, added end border with large buta motifs in red and white, bands of scrolling flowers in red, black and green, decorative borders in red, white and green. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk scarf, Bangalore, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Scarf, white silk fiend woven in a latticework design, added end border with large buta motifs in red and white, bands of scrolling flowers in red, black and green, decorative borders in red, white and green. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 26] '0692. SCARF. White silk, red border; Bangalore. 8264' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 8264 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0692(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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