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Handkerchief

1913 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Handkerchief with deep turned hem on four sides. Cream silk with printed design on the hems giving the date, weekday and month of 1914, 1915, 1916 and 1917 in black and red. Legible on both sides.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed silk
Brief description
Textile sample, printed cotton handkerchief, for Abdeali Shaikeh Mahomed Ali Anick, registered 1913
Physical description
Handkerchief with deep turned hem on four sides. Cream silk with printed design on the hems giving the date, weekday and month of 1914, 1915, 1916 and 1917 in black and red. Legible on both sides.
Dimensions
  • Length: 43cm
  • Width: 42cm
Marks and inscriptions
98671 (Patent Office Registration Number)
Production
Patent Office registration date: 29th December 1913
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.138-2004

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Record createdNovember 8, 2004
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