Handkerchief
ca. 1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Complete dark red eri silk handkerchief, with a geometric design woven in ochre silk at the ends.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk handkerchief, Assam (Darrang district), ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Complete dark red eri silk handkerchief, with a geometric design woven in ochre silk at the ends. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Lefthand side: INDIA-BENGAL/No. 3888 and 3893/Division. 1 Group. 7 Class. 25/Dokulefa [word unclear]/Name of article./6 arriah Silk pieces/Where produced./Durrang/Use.'
Righthand side: 'INDE-BENGALE/3888/93/Division. 1 Groupe. 7 Classe. 25/Nom de l'article./Piece de Soie arria /Ou produit. Durrang assam/Usage.' (rectangular paper label, attached to object) |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 3324 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5088(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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