Jamdani Stole
c.1855-79 (made)
| Place of origin |
Muslin scarf, figured in the loom ('jamdani' work). Repeated plant motif on ends, trailing plants on borders. Field woven with rosettes in pink cotton.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin with pink cotton secondary woven design |
| Brief description | Jamdani muslin stole, white with pink floral pattern, Dhaka, Bangladesh, c.1855-79 |
| Physical description | Muslin scarf, figured in the loom ('jamdani' work). Repeated plant motif on ends, trailing plants on borders. Field woven with rosettes in pink cotton. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 15] '0462. GAUZE SCARF. Pink pattern. "Jamdanee;" Dacca. 10835' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment/clothing. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Other number | 10835 (incorrect - entry is for specimens of bricks) - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0462(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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