Textile
ca. 1871 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Silk handkerchief or scarf, dark pink with narrow blue stripes in the borders. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk handkerchief or scarf, Chitradurga, ca. 1871. |
| Physical description | Silk handkerchief or scarf, dark pink with narrow blue stripes in the borders. Complete piece. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'MYSORE/No. 199/Silk net scarf/Bangalore/Value Rs. 1-12/Cl. 34' (handwritten paper label, attached to object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment or as a handkerchief (to dry the face or body). |
| Other number | 5690 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 4920(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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