Not currently on display at the V&A

Handkerchief

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 155cm
  • Width: 75cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Each piece would have been intended for use as a handkerchief or napkin.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
8376(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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