Headcover
c.1867 (made)
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Garment, possibly shawl or wrap, dyed, resist and block printed in terracotta and black. The design features a central medallion, the field has a floral motif within a lattice of spots, decorative borders with additional terracotta and blue designs with applique. The end borders have sprays of flowers.
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, block printed and resist-dyed |
Brief description | Headcover, part of Lambadi woman's ensemble, block-printed and resist-dyed cotton with applique, Hassan, Karnataka, c.1867 |
Physical description | Garment, possibly shawl or wrap, dyed, resist and block printed in terracotta and black. The design features a central medallion, the field has a floral motif within a lattice of spots, decorative borders with additional terracotta and blue designs with applique. The end borders have sprays of flowers. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. 1880 Register entry: '05827. PETTICOAT. Printed. Bodice, printed. Scarf, printed; Hassan, Mysore. 6164.' Slip book entry 6164: 'Suit of clothes / Hassan, Mysore / no invoice price / Original nos. 198 / worn by Lumbanees' |
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Other number | 6164 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 05827(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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