Scarf
ca. 1800-1810 (made)
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Long scarf of fine muslin embroidered with silver strip in stem and satin stitches. The embroidery is confined to a twenty inch panel at either end and to two inch borders along the sides. The borders contain scrolling, floral stems, the deep panels contain elongated pine-cone motifs.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton |
| Brief description | Textile, embroidered muslin scarf, possibly made in Dhaka, ca. 1800-1810. |
| Physical description | Long scarf of fine muslin embroidered with silver strip in stem and satin stitches. The embroidery is confined to a twenty inch panel at either end and to two inch borders along the sides. The borders contain scrolling, floral stems, the deep panels contain elongated pine-cone motifs. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr and Mrs G. H. G. Norman |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | T.388-1970 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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