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Minute by the Most Noble the Governor General dated 2nd November 1855. Seringapatam

Manuscript
1884 (made), 2 November 1855 (signing)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Framed illuminated minute in a glazed, carved and gilt frame.


Object details

Object type
TitleMinute by the Most Noble the Governor General dated 2nd November 1855. Seringapatam (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Paper, coloured inks, wood, gilding, glass. Ink applied to the paper by meands of a stylus pen. The whole framed in a wooden, gilt frame and glazed.
Brief description
Illuminated minute signed by Lord Dalhousie on 2 November 1855 at Seringapatam.
Physical description
Framed illuminated minute in a glazed, carved and gilt frame.
Credit line
Given by Col. C.A. Sim, R.E.
Production
Presumably created at the behest of the Governor-General of India, Lord Dalhousie.
Collection
Accession number
IS.3-2001

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Record createdFebruary 15, 2001
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