Handkerchief
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Two handkerchiefs or napkins block printed on one length, white cotton with borders printed with a meandering floral design in red and black and small floral sprays in the corners.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton |
Brief description | Textile, handkerchiefs or napkins, printed cotton, India, probably South, ca. 1855-1879 |
Physical description | Two handkerchiefs or napkins block printed on one length, white cotton with borders printed with a meandering floral design in red and black and small floral sprays in the corners. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
Historical context | Each piece would have been intended for use as a handkerchief or napkin. |
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Accession number | 8376(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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