Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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Red cotton net scarf embroidered with coloured silks, with flower and leaf designs in borders and ends, the end border features three large floral buta. Multicoloured fringes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton net, embroidered with silk thread |
| Brief description | Textile, scarf, cotton net, silk embroidery, Delhi, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Red cotton net scarf embroidered with coloured silks, with flower and leaf designs in borders and ends, the end border features three large floral buta. Multicoloured fringes. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 15] '0411. NET SCARF. Embroidered with silver and floss silk; Delhi. 4111' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 4111 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0411(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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