Handkerchief
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Eleven handkerchiefs or napkins in one piece, cotton, woven in a geometric design with fringes. Complete piece.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton |
Brief description | Textile, eleven handkerchiefs on one length, woven cotton, Arcot, ca. 1855-1879 |
Physical description | Eleven handkerchiefs or napkins in one piece, cotton, woven in a geometric design with fringes. Complete piece. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
Historical context | Each piece would have been intended for use as a handkerchief, or small towel to dry the body. |
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Accession number | 5506(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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