Whitework Embroidered Pocket Handkerchief
c.1855-79 (made)
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White muslin handkerchief, embroidered in white cotton with motifs of plants and grapes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton |
| Brief description | Muslin pocket handkerchief, whitework embroidered, probably Bengal, c.1855-79 |
| Physical description | White muslin handkerchief, embroidered in white cotton with motifs of plants and grapes. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as handkerchief. Accessory. |
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| Accession number | 8670(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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