Not currently on display at the V&A

Handkerchief

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

Complete length of cotton, intended to be cut into six handkerchiefs, undyed cotton block printed on both sides with floral meander borders and corner floral motifs in red and black.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton, block printed
Brief description
Textile, length of six handkerchiefs, block printed cotton, Madras, ca. 1855
Physical description
Complete length of cotton, intended to be cut into six handkerchiefs, undyed cotton block printed on both sides with floral meander borders and corner floral motifs in red and black.
Dimensions
  • Whole object length: 301cm
  • Whole object width: 46cm
  • Of each unmade up handkerchief length: 49.cm (approx.)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended to be cut into six pieces, for use as handkerchiefs.
Subject depicted
Other number
881 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
4953(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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