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Wrapped Garment

ca. 1825-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scarf of silver tissue, some embossed, white silk and silver thread in horizontal bands with embossed silver tissue at ends and in the borders, and tinsel fringes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silver thread and silk thread
Brief description
Textile, scarf, gold tissue, Delhi, ca. 1825-1850
Physical description
Scarf of silver tissue, some embossed, white silk and silver thread in horizontal bands with embossed silver tissue at ends and in the borders, and tinsel fringes.
Dimensions
  • Length: 246cm
  • Width: 33cm
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
221-1869

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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