Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Scarf, unbleached muga silk, with embroidered floral motifs and coloured bands at either end. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven and embroidered |
| Brief description | Textiles, silk, Assam, probably Gauhati, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Scarf, unbleached muga silk, with embroidered floral motifs and coloured bands at either end. Complete piece. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'No 82/A white Silk Scarf/Gowhatty./with flowers on it/Gat Phooldeah Baga/Rechah./Price - 1 Rupee/Contributed by Govt' (handwritten paper label, pinned to object tag) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3431 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 05730(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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