Handkerchief
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Dyed and printed cotton handkerchief, with a pattern of flower heads in black and white, within a latticework of spots on a red ground. There is a stylised tree repeat in the border.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, dyed, printed and painted |
| Brief description | Textile, handkerchief, spotted lattice design, block printed cotton, Central India (the Berars), ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Dyed and printed cotton handkerchief, with a pattern of flower heads in black and white, within a latticework of spots on a red ground. There is a stylised tree repeat in the border. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'N No. 539/INDIA./THE BERARS/Class VIII/Heading/No. 341B' (Printed and handwritten circular paper label, attached to object.) |
| Object history | Transferred to India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a handkerchief or towel to dry the body, or as a napkin. |
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| Accession number | 1682(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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