Kite string reel. Duplicate of 1899.65.29 made by Institute of Archaeology students. [Alison Petch]

Collection type: Object
Description: Kite string reel. Duplicate of 1899.65.29 made by Institute of Archaeology students. [Alison Petch]
Long description: Kite string reel. Duplicate of 1899.65.29 made by Institute of Archaeology students of a North Indian kite string reel. Long projecting sticks from either end with central reel made of wood covered with paper cut-out design. The reel shape is vaguely like a furled umbrella, the end of the furl is closed. [Alison Petch]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England London
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Laurence Sisson; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Institute of Archaeology (UCL); PRM source University College London
Date / Period: Date made: 1998
Date collected: By 1998
Acquisition information: Donated: 1998
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Paper Plant, Process Carved, Process Cutwork
Dimensions: Length x Width: max 780 x 180 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1999.9.1