Head Cover
ca. 1855 (made)
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Scarf or head cover, white muslin with gold-wrapped thread, patterned gold wire and metal spangles and sequins.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven muslin and gold-wrapped thread, applied gold wire and metal details |
| Brief description | Head cover, woven muslin and gold-wrapped thread, applied metal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, probably c.1855 |
| Physical description | Scarf or head cover, white muslin with gold-wrapped thread, patterned gold wire and metal spangles and sequins. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 15] '0431.HEAD COVER. Muslin, embroidered; Madras. 441'. Slip book entry 441 does not match object. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 441 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0431(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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