Scarf
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Light yellow coloured silk scarf, printed with a central circular design in black and red, and floral borders also in red and black.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven and printed |
| Brief description | Textile, printed silk scarf, Bengal, ca. 1855-1879. |
| Physical description | Light yellow coloured silk scarf, printed with a central circular design in black and red, and floral borders also in red and black. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 3711: 'Printed Silk Pocket Handkerchiefs / Two in piece / Calcutta / Printed only in Calcutta'. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a scarf (or handkerchief). |
| Subject depicted | |
| Other number | 3711 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 4917(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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