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Former Earl of Minto Gifted Sari Cloth Turban Cloth and Letter

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Gifted by the Indian spinning and weaving association to the Earl of Minto, former viceroy of India.

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Item Reference:

84055-662-3Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code: 84055-662-3
Item No. 84055 - Dealer No. 662 - Building No. 3

Description

Christmas 1906 Sari Cloth and Turban Cloth gifted by the Indian spinning and weaving association to the Earl of Minto, former viceroy of India. With a letter on headed paper from Government House, Calcutta.
Provenance: Estate of the Earl of Minto.
Sari: Fine cotton with pink, red, black and gold trims. Measures 44” by 14’8”.
Turban: Indigo blue cotton with woven gold stripes. Measures 24.5” by 12’6”.

Specifications

Item Reference
84055-662-3
Period
20th Century
Era
Edwardian
Material
Cotton
Country of Origin
India
Condition
Good Condition, minor age wear

Delivery

  • Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire (we can store free of charge for four weeks)
  • UK Post for £15, this applies to smaller items that we can box up and simply post to you.
  • UK Courier for £30, this applies to larger items that can be boxed up and collected by a standard courier delivery company.
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