Scarf
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Scarf, fine red silk brocaded with regular rows of flowering plants in gold-wrapped thread. Borders and hems of gold-wrapped thread and gold fringes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Textile, scarf, red silk, gold-wrapped thread brocade, India, ca. 1855-1879. |
| Physical description | Scarf, fine red silk brocaded with regular rows of flowering plants in gold-wrapped thread. Borders and hems of gold-wrapped thread and gold fringes. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from Dr Forbes Watson |
| 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.10-1880 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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