Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Marriage contract of Shahrbanu with Asad Allah,1887

Marriage contract of Shahrbanu with Asad Allah,1887

A marriage contract between Shahrbanu, the daughter of Aqa Faraj Allah, with Asad Allah, the son of ʻAli Akbar (the cleric) on 20 January 1887. The mahr includes 30 tumans, a qalamkar bed covering (made in India), carpet and felt, and a garden. Wife has the right to choose the place of residence.

Item Details

  • Date 20 January 1887
  • Dimensions 69 x 43.5 cm
  • Collections Shahdad Fazeli
  • Repository Shahdad Fazeli Collection
  • Restrictions No Restrictions
  • Accessed 29 May 2013
  • Last Edited 21 November 2014
  • Record no. 1385A4
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