Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Fien woven silk scarf with white stripes and woven bands of terracotta-coloured silk with a yellow, green and black vertical chevron design. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, woven silk scarf, Gauhati, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Fien woven silk scarf with white stripes and woven bands of terracotta-coloured silk with a yellow, green and black vertical chevron design. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3428 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 05728(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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