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Scarf

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scarf, shot silk with orange warp and black weft.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk scarf, Bangalore, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Scarf, shot silk with orange warp and black weft.
Dimensions
  • Length: 266cm
  • Width: 24cm
Marks and inscriptions
'No 199/MYSORE/Silk neck scarf/Bangalore/Value Rs.3-5[probably; last figure unclear]/Cl 34' (printed and handwritten label, attached to object)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
5065(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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