Shawl
ca. 1881 - ca. 1882 (made)
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Complete shawl of undyed cotton, block printed with Bengali inscriptions and Vishnu's feet designs in brick red.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, block printed |
Brief description | Shawl (dupatta), printed cotton, blocks of script, Bengal or possibly Mathura, ca. 1881-1882 |
Physical description | Complete shawl of undyed cotton, block printed with Bengali inscriptions and Vishnu's feet designs in brick red. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Bengali inscriptions throughout. |
Object history | Acquired by Caspar Purdon Clarke on his purchasing trip to India in 1881 to 1882. |
Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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Accession number | IS.1111-1883 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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