Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
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Large shawl, woven silk, the field woven with an abstract floral design in pink, green and white, with added border, a deep pink with two rows of green and black buta, between two rows of scrolling floral designs. Parts of the border are reversible, for display when worn folded. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk shawl, Bangalore, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Large shawl, woven silk, the field woven with an abstract floral design in pink, green and white, with added border, a deep pink with two rows of green and black buta, between two rows of scrolling floral designs. Parts of the border are reversible, for display when worn folded. Complete piece. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '25 Rs' (small handwriten paper label, attached to object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3193 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5071(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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