Art Sparks (Two Textile Labels)

In this episode, Shilpa and Vaishnavi look at two textile labels from the MAP collection. They talk about how textile labels, or Shipper's Tickets, were introduced by the British in the late 19th to early 20th century, and how the history behind this practice highlights the socio-economic culture of the time.

Episode 6

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Season 6: On the Ground

MariammanOctober 23, 2023

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