Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Large cream twill silk shawl, with large floral motif at ends in red, blue and yellow, and decorative borders. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk shawl, Bangalore, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Large cream twill silk shawl, with large floral motif at ends in red, blue and yellow, and decorative borders. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 20] '0573. SHAWL. White twill silk, coloured border; Bangalore. 3211' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3211 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0573(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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