Band
ca. 1855 (made)
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Length formed of two bands of embossed silver and silver-gilt tinsel ribbon woven between stripes of red (now orange), green and brown silk, backed with red cotton.
Object details
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| Brief description | Band for a turban or head dress, made silver and silver gilt embossed ribbon (gota) with coloured silk stripes, Sindh, Pakistan, c.1855; Textiles; Accessories |
| Physical description | Length formed of two bands of embossed silver and silver-gilt tinsel ribbon woven between stripes of red (now orange), green and brown silk, backed with red cotton. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Temporary Label/Band of Gold&Silver/ribbon for the head/No 9655 Sinde' Note Handwritten and printed paper label, attached to object. |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 4026: 'Band for Head Dress / Scind / 55 / Formed of Ribbon'. 1880 Register entry: 9655. BAND of gold and silver ribbon for the head. Sind.' |
| Other number | 4026 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 9655(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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