Scarf
c.1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Shawl or scarf, black cashmere with deep hems embroidered in floss silk and appliqué, the hems and borders are partly embroidered in floss silk and silver-wrapped thread in floral designs.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cashmere, woven, embroidered with silk and silver-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Scarf of black cashmere embroidered with coloured floss silks and couched metal-wrapped thread, Delhi, c.1855 |
| Physical description | Shawl or scarf, black cashmere with deep hems embroidered in floss silk and appliqué, the hems and borders are partly embroidered in floss silk and silver-wrapped thread in floral designs. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 8351: 'Black Cashmere Scarf Emb'd Gold Silver and floss Silk / Delhi / 55'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 8351 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0241(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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