Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
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Woven silk shawl, white field, deep borders added on with large buta motifs in pink and white, and borders with scrolling, trailing flowers in dark brown, pink and green. Parts of the borders are reversible, to be displayed when worn folded.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
Brief description | Textile, silk scarf, Bangalore, ca. 1855. |
Physical description | Woven silk shawl, white field, deep borders added on with large buta motifs in pink and white, and borders with scrolling, trailing flowers in dark brown, pink and green. Parts of the borders are reversible, to be displayed when worn folded. |
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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 | 3196 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 5059(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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