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Napkins

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

Handkerchiefs or napkins, cotton, woven with a discrete latticework texture, with fringes. Complete pieces, cut off the same length.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Textile
  • Textile
  • Textile
  • Handkerchief
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton
Brief description
Four napkins of white woven cotton, Madras, c.1855
Physical description
Handkerchiefs or napkins, cotton, woven with a discrete latticework texture, with fringes. Complete pieces, cut off the same length.
Dimensions
  • Each piece (same size) length: 81cm (approx.)
  • Each piece (same size) width: 79cm (approx.)
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 865: 'Cotton hand Napkins / Madras / 55 / 4 in parcel.'
Subject depicted
Other number
865 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5569(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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