Dupatta
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton
Measurements
1031 mm (W); 3020 mm (Length)
Place of origin
India
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18824.1
Summary
An Indian block-printed dupatta (stole) in lightweight ivory cotton with red and black borders. One of a matching pair with an attached handwritten cream card label (60mm x 40mm) reading; Purda / 1 pair / 22ft 6inchs / Price - 5-0-0. Oriental textile.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
/ Purda / 1 pair / 22ft 6inchs / Price - 5-0-0. /