Two men sitting outside a hut drawing out the silk from the cocoons and winding it in spindles, by boiling the cocoons in water. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
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Two men sitting outside a hut drawing out the silk from the cocoons and winding it in spindles, by boiling the cocoons in water, and with great baskets of cocoons waiting to be processed. By Sita Ram, c.1820. Water-colour; 212 by 350 mm.
Mode of extracting the juice of the sugar cane. In a press operated by a bullock being driven round in a circle. The image is framed by a black border. The image continues outside of the frame. Inscribed:‘Mode of extracting the Juice of the Sugar Cane.’ 24.2 by 19.7cm
Carpenters making furniture, a finished chair to one side Inscribed: ‘Carpenters’ The image is framed by a black border. The image continues outside of the frame. 24.2 by 19.7cm