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Fragment of a scarf (Lungi)
Indian
19th century
Object Place: Agra, India
Medium/Technique
Printed cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 46.5 x 67.7cm (18 5/16 x 26 5/8in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Laura Norcross (Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs)
Accession Number89.423
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWood-block printing on native cloth; the ground is white, with a design of zig-zag lines in red and black. The design is probably older than the workmanship.
ProvenanceGift from Miss Laura Norcross (Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs) to the MFA, October 21, 1889