Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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Narrow silk scarf, dark brown field, with large buta motifs in the hems, floral motifs above and below the hems, side borders woven with a geometric design in dark pink, white, blue and green. Borders and hems added. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk scarf, Bangalore, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Narrow silk scarf, dark brown field, with large buta motifs in the hems, floral motifs above and below the hems, side borders woven with a geometric design in dark pink, white, blue and green. Borders and hems added. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 5080(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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