Context (References)
Herbert Samuel worked in the colonial service and travelled extensively, including in Ethiopia.
See Biography of H. Samuel by Bernard Wasserstien (1992), 'Herbert Samuel: A Political Life'. OUP. (University Library: classmark 545:18.c.95.575).

Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Fine cream coloured ?cotton cloth with decorative band of geometric patterns, especially diamonds and zigzags. Band approximately 30 cm in width. In colours of red, blue, yellow, green and black. Cloth made up of several sections sewn together.'

Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated by Susan Salaman, the daughter of Sir Herbert Samuel.
Event Date 1995
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
Three pieces are sewn together.
Event Date 19/9/2005
Author: Katrina Dring

Conservation (Repack)
CON.2015.1614 | Repack
Event Date 17/6/2015
Author: cft31

Description (Physical description)
Large, fine cloth. Off-white. Thick bands of multicoloured stripes with lozenge patterns.
Event Date 7/12/2016
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Fine cream coloured cotton cloth, constructed from three rectangles sewn together. Along the top is a 30 cm width band of embroidered geometric multicoloured decoration. Staining throughout.
Event Date 14/9/2022
Author: Louise Puckett