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Scarf

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

Large cut piece of an eri silk shawl, with six rows of white silk at one end.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, scarf or shawl, silk, Assam, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Large cut piece of an eri silk shawl, with six rows of white silk at one end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 445cm (approx.)
  • Width: 107cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
3367 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
7360(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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