Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
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Shawl, woven wool, with plain white round section in centre surrounded by floral design, the rest covered with large, coloured designs, the fringed borders consist of coloured niches with embroidered bouquets. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven wool |
| Brief description | Textile, shawl, woven wool, Kashmir, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Shawl, woven wool, with plain white round section in centre surrounded by floral design, the rest covered with large, coloured designs, the fringed borders consist of coloured niches with embroidered bouquets. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book stetes '1867 selected for sale'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Other number | 3560 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0263(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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