Kerchief
c. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Scarf or shawl, eri silk dyed deep red, the ends are embroidered with designs featuring monkeys seated on elephants, in black, white and ochre.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven and embroidered |
| Brief description | Kerchief, eri silk, red field with woven border of men on elephants, Gauhati, c. 1855; Textiles; Accessories |
| Physical description | Scarf or shawl, eri silk dyed deep red, the ends are embroidered with designs featuring monkeys seated on elephants, in black, white and ochre. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'No. 118. Gowhatty/An Eria red handkerchief adorned/the ends with elephants pictures/Area hatee Nea [preceding three words unclear] Rungah/Gowosha/Price 8 anas/Rajah Lulutsingh/contribution' (handwritten paper label, pinned to object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3346: 'Wild Silk Kerchief / Erria / Assam / 55 / Crimson colored figured ends.' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing, or possibly as a handkerchief or towel to dry the body. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Other number | 3346 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5107(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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