Head Scarf
ca. 1881-1882 (made)
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Head scarf, muslin, possibly muslin, rogan work, dyed red and block printed with gum overlaid with gold and silver powder and mica. The field has vertical patterned stripes, alternately printed with gold, mica flakes and silver powder decorative bands. The end border has a band of buta and one of chevrons.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, block printed with gum, overlaid with silver powder, gold and mica flakes |
| Brief description | Textile, head scarf, red muslin, block printed with gum, gold and silver powder and mica, Multan, ca. 1881-1882 |
| Physical description | Head scarf, muslin, possibly muslin, rogan work, dyed red and block printed with gum overlaid with gold and silver powder and mica. The field has vertical patterned stripes, alternately printed with gold, mica flakes and silver powder decorative bands. The end border has a band of buta and one of chevrons. |
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| 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, a head scarf. |
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| Accession number | IS.413-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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