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Indian Trade labels

 Collection — manuscript box: 91 - Folder 1
Identifier: 8772

Content Description

A collection of approximately 150 paper labels for goods traded in the 19th and 20th centuries, principally textiles and textile dyes, as well as other cosmetic and consumer items.

Dates

  • 1880-1950

Creator

Language of Materials

Hindi , English .

Biographical / Historical

Indian trade labels are mass-produced small lithographs attached to packaged goods sold in the bazaar. The labels, also known as "tickets" in India, feature striking graphics in both colonial and modernizing aesthetic styles.

Extent

.1 cubic feet.

Abstract

Approximately 150 paper trade labels.

Title
Indian Trade labels8772
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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