Not currently on display at the V&A

Shawl

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Complete shawl or man's wrapped garment, light brown cotton with side and end borders of metal-wrapped thread.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton and metal-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, shawl or man's garment, cotton with gold borders, Burhanpur, ca. 1867.
Physical description
Complete shawl or man's wrapped garment, light brown cotton with side and end borders of metal-wrapped thread.
Dimensions
  • Length: 290cm (approx.)
  • Width: 145cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as garment, clothing.
Other number
5558 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8106(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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