Scarf
ca. 1850 (made)
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Scarf of red fine woven silk, the field is a decorative lattice of gold-wrapped thread, the borders have diagonal bands of gold-wrapped thread with a plant motif, the deep end borders have a diagonal pattern with zigzags above and below. Gold fringes at both ends. Complete piece.
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Materials and techniques | Silk, gold thread and gold-wrapped thread, woven |
Brief description | Textile, scarf, fine woven silk or cotton and gold-wrapped thread, India, probably Varanasi, ca. 1850 |
Physical description | Scarf of red fine woven silk, the field is a decorative lattice of gold-wrapped thread, the borders have diagonal bands of gold-wrapped thread with a plant motif, the deep end borders have a diagonal pattern with zigzags above and below. Gold fringes at both ends. Complete piece. |
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Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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Accession number | 781-1852 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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