Jamdani Stole
ca. 1850 (made)
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White muslin scarf, figured in the loom ('jamdani' work). Dense plant motif on ends and on borders, small floral repeat on ground.
Object details
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| Brief description | Jamdani stole, white with floral pattern, Dhaka, c.1850; Textiles; Accessories |
| Physical description | White muslin scarf, figured in the loom ('jamdani' work). Dense plant motif on ends and on borders, small floral repeat on ground. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Bengal r362' (label affixed to object) |
| Object history | 1852 Register Entry: SCARF. Figured muslin. Indian (Dacca), modern. L. 6 ft., W. 1 ft. 6 in. Bought (Exhibition of 1851), 1£ 5s. 833-1852 |
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| Accession number | 833-1852 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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