Scarf
ca. 1867 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Small scarves such as these were wrapped around the head at night to keep luxuriant beards in place.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton, woven and printed |
| Brief description | Small scarf for the beard, white muslin block printed in red and black, Jaipur, Rajasthan, c. 1867; Textiles; Accessories |
| Physical description | Small scarf, white muslin block printed in red and black. The field with red stripes and red and black scrolling meanders. The end borders with two rows of large floral motifs separated by horizontal bands of floral meander. Side borders of floral meander. Complete piece. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (Tax stamp in one corner (octroi) and inscription reading 'ramsa') |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 5707: 'Small cotton scarf / Doputta [crossed out] / Jeypore / 1867 / no invoice price' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, as clothing. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Small scarves such as these were wrapped around the head at night to keep luxuriant beards in place. |
| Other number | 5707 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 6743(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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