Scarf
c.1855 (made)
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Turquoise coloured cashmere wool scarf, embroidered borders and ends in gold-wrapped thread, with fringes. The ends have a design of intertwined buta and flowers. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven wool, embroidered with gold-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Scarf of cashmere couched with silver and silver-wrapped thread, Delhi, c.1855 |
| Physical description | Turquoise coloured cashmere wool scarf, embroidered borders and ends in gold-wrapped thread, with fringes. The ends have a design of intertwined buta and flowers. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 8349: 'Blue Cashmere Scarf Emb'd with Gold & Silver Thread / Delhi / 55.' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 8349 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0255(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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