Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
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Square turnover shawl, blue central field with repeating floral design in yellow, red and green, attached borders with large buta design in red, green and black, minor borders with floral meanders in pink, green and black. Fringes on all four sides.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk turnover shawl, Bangalore, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Square turnover shawl, blue central field with repeating floral design in yellow, red and green, attached borders with large buta design in red, green and black, minor borders with floral meanders in pink, green and black. Fringes on all four sides. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3189 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0194(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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