Scarf
ca. 1867 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Magenta silk scarf, with bands of gold-wrapped thread at the ends, and borders of silver-wrapped thread in a chevron design at the sides. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, silver-wrapped and gold-wrapped thread, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk scarf, Coimbatore, ca.1867 |
| Physical description | Magenta silk scarf, with bands of gold-wrapped thread at the ends, and borders of silver-wrapped thread in a chevron design at the sides. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book 5915: 'Sample of silk / Coimbatore, Madras / Price Rs.10 / 1867 / Original nos. 277 / used principally by Europeans as a covering for the hat.' 1880 Register Entry: [Case 26] '0704. CRIMSON SILK. Piece of, gold and silver border; Coimbatore, Madras. 5915' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 5915 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0704(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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