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In the late 19th century, Europeans had access to early souvenirs, such as sets representing concepts of different types of people that a visitor could encounter in Indian society. The production of these miniatures reflected the growing presence of Europeans and Americans in Asia. Museums acquired them as a means of understanding the many and varied Indian cultures.
Materials include wood, clay, cloth and colouring pigment.
Materials include wood, clay, cloth and colouring pigment.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 327/1903
- Collection Class
- Souvenirs
- Common Name
- figure
- Simple Name
- figure
- Production Country
- India
