Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Square net shawl, with embroidery in white floss silk. With embroidery throughout, a central medallion surrounded by floral buta and bands of flowers and leaves.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton net, embroidered with floss silk |
| Brief description | Textile, shawl, cotton net, silk embroidery, Delhi, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Square net shawl, with embroidery in white floss silk. With embroidery throughout, a central medallion surrounded by floral buta and bands of flowers and leaves. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 15] '0414. NET SCARF. Embroidered with floss silks; Delhi. 4112' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 4112 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0414(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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