Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Fine silk in broad coloured stripes, separated by bands of gold thread, attached borders of green silk with scrolling plant designs in gold-wrapped thread, silver ribbon and tinsel fringes.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven silk and gold-wrapped thread, applied silver ribbon |
| Brief description | Shawl, silk in broad multicoloured stripes with silver-gilt details and trimming, Sindh, ca. 1855; Textiles; Clothing; Women's Clothes |
| Physical description | Fine silk in broad coloured stripes, separated by bands of gold thread, attached borders of green silk with scrolling plant designs in gold-wrapped thread, silver ribbon and tinsel fringes. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3857: 'Striped muslin Scarf & Boddice & Jacket / Scinde / 55 / Gold Stripes in Centre Silver and Gold trimming on edges - belonging to Suit' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3857 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5827(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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