Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample, sample of henna leaves contained in aglass jar
Sample of dried henna leaves imported through the London docks from Africa and the East Indies. Henna has been used since antiquity for dying the skin as well as textiles like wool.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/127
- Object name:
- sample, sample of henna leaves contained in aglass jar
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
glass, paper, henna leaves
- Measurements/duration:
- H 125 mm, DM 50 mm
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- —
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