Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Silk scarf, with black end borders and a multicoloured band below.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textiles, silk scarf, Assam, probably Gauhati, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Silk scarf, with black end borders and a multicoloured band below. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'No 79 Gowhatty/A Silk Scarf/with Black borders/Patun Kolah asoo/deah Rechah/Price 3 Rs/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. |
| Other number | 3418 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 05721(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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