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Wire

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

Bundle of coiled silver wire.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver wire, coiled
Brief description
Textile, silver wire bundle, Hyderabad, ca. 1855
Physical description
Bundle of coiled silver wire.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: <1mm (Note: wire)
Marks and inscriptions
'ENG. NAME. Silver Wire./SYN./TAMIL. Vellsy/PRODUCE OR MANUFACTURE./Hyderabad/PRICE PER [crossed out] 2 Rupees/WHERE PROCURABLE. Bazar/USE./REMARKS.' (Printed and handwritten paper label, attached to object. )
Other number
656 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
05947(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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