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Madras Handkerchief

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

Complete length of eight kerchiefs (head covers), in red, yellow, white and green check.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton
Brief description
Length of cotton handkerchiefs, red, yellow, white and green check, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ca. 1855
Physical description
Complete length of eight kerchiefs (head covers), in red, yellow, white and green check.
Dimensions
  • Length: 728cm (approx.)
  • Width: 91.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'MADRAS PRODUCTS. XXX. / No. 6 / Piece of Handkerchief, / value Rs.10-0-0 (Ten), manufactured in Madras by / SOOBOO CHETTY, property of the H. E. I. C. [Honorable East India Company] / R.248' (Printed and handwritten paper label, attached to object. )
Credit line
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 917: 'Cotton Kerchiefs / Madras / 55 / Head & Shoulders'.
Other number
917 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
4881(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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