Scarf
ca. 1855 (made)
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Shawl or scarf, fine crimson silk with diagonal bands of gold-wrapped thread in a floral design and a large circular design in the centre, surrounded by a circle of leaves and flowers, a buta at each corner in gold-wrapped thread; the borders have a latticework containing flowers in gold-wrapped thread, and bands of a chevron pattern. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk and gold-wrapped thread, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, crimson silk scarf, Varanasi, ca. 1855 |
| Physical description | Shawl or scarf, fine crimson silk with diagonal bands of gold-wrapped thread in a floral design and a large circular design in the centre, surrounded by a circle of leaves and flowers, a buta at each corner in gold-wrapped thread; the borders have a latticework containing flowers in gold-wrapped thread, and bands of a chevron pattern. Complete piece. |
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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 | 3651 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 9631(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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