Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Letter from Ghulam Husayn ‘Amiri to Qamar al-Muluk ‘Amiri

Letter from Ghulam Husayn ‘Amiri to Qamar al-Muluk ‘Amiri

Letter from Ghulam Husayn ‘Amiri to his wife, Qamar al-Muluk ‘Amiri, advising her to go on a diet because of her illness and have cinchona and milk, expressing his sadness for the passing of Sakinah’s mother, news of Husayn Khan’s intention to get married, talking about the letter to the addressee by Bibi Khayr al-Nisa’ on behalf of Hajiyah Haji Khanum, Ghulam Husayn ‘Amiri’s sister, how she hides her affection for Qamar al-Muluk fearing Husayn Khan’s mother, who along with Nasir Nizam’s wife has been badmouthing Qamar al-Muluk. He then talks spitefully about Husayn Khan’s mother and mentions that he sleeps alone at night.

Item Details

  • Creator Ghulam Husayn ‘Amiri (Sardar Mujallal)
  • Date late 19th/early 20th century
  • Dimensions 18 x 22 cm
  • Collections Bita Ameri
  • Repository Bita Ameri Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 11 February 2019
  • Last Edited 23 April 2019
  • Record no. 17201A66
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