Painting
ca. 1835 (made)
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Painting, gouache on mica, overlay for IS.77-1972, a 'dhai', or wet nurse employed to look after very young children. She is holding an umbrella.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Painted in gouache on mica |
| Brief description | Painting, overlay scene for IS.77-1972, wet nurse holding umbrella, gouache on mica, Varanasi, ca. 1835 |
| Physical description | Painting, gouache on mica, overlay for IS.77-1972, a 'dhai', or wet nurse employed to look after very young children. She is holding an umbrella. |
| Content description | A dhai, or wet nurse employed to look after very young children. She is holding an umbrella. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'dye' (labelled on paper) |
| Credit line | Given by Miss G. Farrar, 1972. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as one of twelve 'moveables', scenes and costumes to overlay on IS.77-1972. |
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| Accession number | IS.77B-1972 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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