Head Cover
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Block printed muslin scarf or head cover, covered with a small regular floral repeat, plants in the side borders and bands of flowering plants in the end border.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin, block printed |
| Brief description | Textile, head cover, floral design, block printed muslin, Sanganer, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Block printed muslin scarf or head cover, covered with a small regular floral repeat, plants in the side borders and bands of flowering plants in the end border. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, for clothing. |
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| Other number | 5867 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 4468(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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