Textile
ca. 1880 (made)
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Square white muslin textile, embroidered in white cotton thread. Four large corner buta (cone motifs) and a central medallion, with floral field design and floral meander borders. All over embroidery of flowers and plants.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton |
| Brief description | Embroidered muslin textile, possibly scarf, Sultanpur, near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, ca. 1880. |
| Physical description | Square white muslin textile, embroidered in white cotton thread. Four large corner buta (cone motifs) and a central medallion, with floral field design and floral meander borders. All over embroidery of flowers and plants. |
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| Object history | Purchased by Caspar Purdon Clarke on his buying trip to India in 1881-2. 1883 Register entry: 'DRESS PIECE. White muslin, embroidered with cotton thread. Lucknow. Bought, 14s. 981-1883.' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as clothing, garment. |
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| Accession number | IS.981-1883 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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