Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Scarf or head cover, blue muslin block printed with silver powder over gum, with a small regular pattern and quartered floral medallions in the corners. Scrolling plants in the borders. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, block printed with gum overlaid with silver powder |
| Brief description | Textile, scarf or head cover, blue muslin block printed with silver, Delhi, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Scarf or head cover, blue muslin block printed with silver powder over gum, with a small regular pattern and quartered floral medallions in the corners. Scrolling plants in the borders. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, as clothing. |
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| Other number | 3665 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 9635(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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