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Scarf

ca. 1862 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scarf of fine silk, with coloured embroidery and embroidered coloured motifs at both ends, with woven coloured hems of thicker silk geometric designs.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven and embroidered
Brief description
Textile, scarf, woven silk, Assam, ca. 1862
Physical description
Scarf of fine silk, with coloured embroidery and embroidered coloured motifs at both ends, with woven coloured hems of thicker silk geometric designs.
Dimensions
  • Including fringe length: 152cm
  • Width: 57cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
5525(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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