Scarf
19th century (made)
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Scarf, pink woven silk brocaded with silver-wrapped thread, with regular rows of plant motifs in silver-wrapped thread, added borders and fringes of silver-wrapped thread and a hem in silver-wrapped thread with a diaper pattern and zigzag bands on either side. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk, silver-wrapped thread brocade |
| Brief description | Textile, scarf, woven silk, silver-wrapped thread brocade, India, 19th century |
| Physical description | Scarf, pink woven silk brocaded with silver-wrapped thread, with regular rows of plant motifs in silver-wrapped thread, added borders and fringes of silver-wrapped thread and a hem in silver-wrapped thread with a diaper pattern and zigzag bands on either side. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Nos. IS.1 to IS.35-1880 were purchased for £200 from Dr Forbes Watson. Purchased from Dr Forbes Watson. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | IS.16-1880 |
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| Record created | December 13, 2012 |
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