Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Woven silk shawl, figured black field and deep added borders, woven with large buta motifs and trailing flowers in dark pink, green and brown. Parts of borders are reversible, designed to be displayed when worn folded. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk shawl, Bangalore, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Woven silk shawl, figured black field and deep added borders, woven with large buta motifs and trailing flowers in dark pink, green and brown. Parts of borders are reversible, designed to be displayed when worn folded. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3213 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5082(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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