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Warren Hastings’ gloves
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Description
Crocheted in fine wool, this pair of patterned short gloves formerly belonged to Warren Hastings (1732-1818), who became the first Governor-General of Bengal in 1773. Born in Oxfordshire in 1732 to a poor family, Hastings worked for the British East India Company and worked his way up through the ranks.
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Details
- Associated place
- Date
- c. 1780
- Associated people
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Warren Hastings, Governor-General of Bengal (1773-1785) (1732 - 1818) (recipient)
- Material and technique
- wool, dyed, and crocheted
- Dimensions
- each glove 18 x 14 cm (height x width)
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dyed,
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- No. of items
- 2
- Credit line
- Presented by J. R. Harris, 1933.
- Accession no.
- EAX.2480
Location
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First floor | Room 33 | Mughal India
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First floor | Room 33 | Mughal India
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