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Scarf

Research in Progress Panel of tie-dyed silk, with a dark burgundy rectangle in the center, surrounded by a thin band of yellow, with a burnt crimson border. Thin band of metallic yarn lace appliquéd at border. Narrow undyed band across each end with marks of tie-dye stitches. Modern black cotton tape basted down one side.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
late 19th–early 20th century
Dates
late 19th–early 20th century
Format
Medium: silk, metallic yarn Technique: tied-resist dying on plain weave
Pages
H x W: 200 × 75 cm (6 ft. 6 3/4 in. × 29 1/2 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1956-169-1
Rights
Gift of Mrs. Alice Lewisohn Crowley
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/943bf220590297dd1bcceaa3feed7c9b