Shawl
ca. 1855 - ca. 1879 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Shawl, woven wool, embroidered with wool, red wool ground embroidered with large medallions containing leaf shapes. Attached borders and fringes.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven and embroidered wool |
| Brief description | Textile, shawl, woven and embroidered wool, Kashmir, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Shawl, woven wool, embroidered with wool, red wool ground embroidered with large medallions containing leaf shapes. Attached borders and fringes. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8061(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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