Shawl
c.1855 (made)
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Dupatta (shawl) of transparent green silk gauze. Trimmed along edges with a band of red silk embroidered with a floral motif in gold-wrapped thread and silver sequins, bordered by gold gota-work and fringe.
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Brief description | Dupatta (shawl) of green silk gauze trimmed with gold gota (tinsel ribbon), red silk, and embroidery, Sindh, c.1855; Textiles; Clothing; Women's Clothes |
Physical description | Dupatta (shawl) of transparent green silk gauze. Trimmed along edges with a band of red silk embroidered with a floral motif in gold-wrapped thread and silver sequins, bordered by gold gota-work and fringe. |
Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register entry: 'BOX NO. 64. 5818 to 5862. MADE UP GARMENTS. Gauze and muslin, ornamented with gold. Slip book entry 4030: 'Clothing in Three Pieces / Scind / 55 / Green Gauze Emb'd with Gold & Silver' |
Associated object | 5857(IS) (Group) |
Other number | 4030 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 5846(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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