Handkerchief Length
ca. 1855 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Length of silk, comprising two uncut handkerchiefs of red and white checked silk, the checks contain motifs in gold-wrapped thread.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk and gold-wrapped thread, woven |
| Brief description | Textiles, 2 uncut silk handkerchiefs, Tiruchchirappalli, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Length of silk, comprising two uncut handkerchiefs of red and white checked silk, the checks contain motifs in gold-wrapped thread. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as handkerchiefs when cut. |
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| Other number | 8251 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 4906(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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