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Scarf

Indian
early 19th century

Medium/Technique Cotton with cotton embroidery
Dimensions 256 x 44.5 cm (100 13/16 x 17 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Miss Ann E. Newell
Accession Number18.685
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionLaid-work. White mull scarf; across the ends are deep borders of palm leaves, and flowers embroidered with white cotton. Running along the sides are flowers and berries. Edged with a row of dots and scallops.
ProvenanceLent by Miss A. E. Newell, Nov. 21, 1885. To become the property of the M.F.A. at the lender's death.
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art