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Towel

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One of a pair of white cotton towels, with ribbed texture and fringes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton
Brief description
Textile, towel, white cotton, India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
One of a pair of white cotton towels, with ribbed texture and fringes.
Dimensions
  • Each towel width: 90cm
  • Length: 150cm (including fringes)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a towel, to dry the body.
Associated object
5565(IS) (Pair)
Collection
Accession number
5565A/(IS)

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Record createdJanuary 23, 2014
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