Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample, cultivated cocoon
A sample of silk cocoons imported through the East India Docks from south east asia. Cocoons were imported for use in the textile industry. (250 cocoons are required for every ounce of finished silk).
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/505
- Object name:
- sample, cultivated cocoon
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
silk cocoon
- Measurements/duration:
- L 50 mm, D 25 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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