Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Complete square silk turnover shawl, black field with blue, red and white floral repeat pattern, wide borders of pink, blue, white and black butas and floral meander minor borders. Borders attached separately. Fringes on all four sides.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, turnover shawl, silk, Bangalore, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Complete square silk turnover shawl, black field with blue, red and white floral repeat pattern, wide borders of pink, blue, white and black butas and floral meander minor borders. Borders attached separately. Fringes on all four sides. |
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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 | 3214 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5055(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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