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Handkerchief

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

Complete dark red eri silk handkerchief, with a geometric design woven in ochre silk at the ends.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk handkerchief, Assam (Darrang district), ca. 1855.
Physical description
Complete dark red eri silk handkerchief, with a geometric design woven in ochre silk at the ends.
Dimensions
  • Length: 268cm
  • Width: 51cm
Marks and inscriptions
Lefthand side: 'INDIA-BENGAL/No. 3894@'3897/Division. 1 Group. 7 Class. 25/Name of article./4 Arriah silk handkerchiefs/ Where produced./Durrang/Use.' Righthand side: 'INDE-BENGALE/No. 3894/97/Division. 1 Groupe. 7 Classe. 25/Nom de l'article./4 Mouchoirs en Soie arrié/Ou produit. Durrung assam/Usage.' (printed and handwritten card label, attached to object tag)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a handkerchief, or towel to dry the body.
Other number
3348 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
7509(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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