Dupatta
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton
Measurements
930 mm (W); 4500 mm (Length)
Place of origin
India
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18830
Summary
An Indian block-printed cotton dupatta (stole). Natural ground with an all-over design of a vase of flowers in red, black and lime green. Similar to dupatta (NT18829) but with different colouration. Attached paper label reads; PURDA / 1 PAIR / 37' 6 (inches) / Price 8-12-0 / T117. 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 / 37ft 6in / Price 8-12-0 / T112 /