Head-Cover
ca. 1881 - ca. 1882 (made)
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Woman's head cover, red cotton with open weave, block printed all over with silver in floral and peacock motifs. End borders with a buti design. Complete piece, made up of two pieces vertically.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, block printed in silver |
| Brief description | Textile, woman's head cover, red cotton, printed in silver with flowers and peacocks, Ahmadabad, ca. 1881-1882 |
| Physical description | Woman's head cover, red cotton with open weave, block printed all over with silver in floral and peacock motifs. End borders with a buti design. Complete piece, made up of two pieces vertically. |
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| Object history | Acquired by Caspar Purdon Clarke on his purchasing trip to India in 1881 to 1882. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | IS.614-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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