Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Letter to ‘Amid Lashkar

Letter to ‘Amid Lashkar

Envelope sealed by Hamid [Hamid al-Sultan?], addressed to ‘Amid Lashkar; the letter is possibly from ‘Amid Lashkar’s mother; about her concern for his illness, sending promissory notes via Isma‘il, conveying greetings on behalf of Buyuk Khanum, Raziyah, and Hamid, paying back the debt to Karbalayi Hasan, calculating the interest for the thirty tumans, asking for flour and gifts for children, and sending ‘Abd Allah Khan’s sardari [overcoat] in Hajiyah Khanum’s package [wrapping cloth].

Item Details

  • Date late 19th/early 20th century
  • Dimensions Letter: 21 x 27 cm, envelope: 11 x 13.5 cm
  • Collections Amir Hossein Nikpour
  • Repository Amir Hossein Nikpour Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 24 October 2017
  • Last Edited 22 January 2018
  • Record no. 14142A416
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