Scarf
late 18th century (made)
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Scarf of brocaded silk in silver thread. Diaper of small tree-flowers. The deep end borders are heavily brocaded with a pattern of small rosettes. The scarf is folded near the centre and held by a cord bearing two silver tassels.
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Materials and techniques | Brocaded silk in silver thread |
Brief description | Scarf of brocaded silk in silver thread, Varanasi, India, late 18th century. |
Physical description | Scarf of brocaded silk in silver thread. Diaper of small tree-flowers. The deep end borders are heavily brocaded with a pattern of small rosettes. The scarf is folded near the centre and held by a cord bearing two silver tassels. |
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Credit line | Given by Contessa Bona Gigliucci |
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Accession number | IS.152-1964 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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