Volume VII, Muslins plain and embroidered

No. 241: Muslins for dress.

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Muslins for dress. Plain muslin named “Abrawan” (“running water”).

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 20 yards

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 7

Price: 6l. 4s.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 242: Muslin for Dresses.

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Muslin for Dresses. Plain muslin named “Circar Ali.” Fine quality.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 20 yards

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 6

Price: 0

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 243: Muslin for dresses.

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Muslin for dresses. Plain muslin called “Shubnam” (“evening dew”). Fine material.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 19 yards 14 inches

Original fabric width: 34 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 6

Price: 3l. 4s.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 244: Muslin for Dresses.

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Muslin for Dresses. Plain muslin called “Tunzeb.” Very fine quality.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 21 yards 5 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 12

Price: 5l.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 245: Plain muslin, called "Nyansook"; good quality.

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Plain muslin, called “Nyansook”; good quality. Used for neckkerchief, &c.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing

Type: Neckerchief

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 19 yards 18 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard 7 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1 lb. 2

Price: 4l.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 246: Muslins.

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Muslins. Plain muslin, named “Jungle Khassa.” Good quality.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: White

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 21 yards 6 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard 5 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1 lb. 9

Price: 5l. 2s.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 247: Muslin for children's dresses.

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Muslin for children's dresses. Striped muslin, “Dooreea.”

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Stripes

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Children

Type: Children's dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 13 yards 14 inches

Original fabric width: 28 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 10

Price: 0

Origin

From: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

City: Gwalior

Area: Madhya Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Gwalior

No. 248: Muslin chiefly for children's dresses.

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Muslin chiefly for children's dresses. Striped muslin, called “Dooreea.”

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Stripes

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Children

Type: Children's dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 10 yards 6 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 12

Price: 0

Origin

From: Unknown

City: Unknown

Area: Unknown

Country: Unknown

Forbes Watson described this area as: Radnagore

No. 249: Muslin chiefly for children's dresses.

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Muslin chiefly for children's dresses. Striped muslin, “Dooreah.” Very fine.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Stripes

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Children

Type: Children's dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 10 yards

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 13

Price: 1l. 4s.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 250: Muslin for dresses.

Extra Information:

Muslin for dresses. Check muslin, “Charkanu.” Good quality.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Checks

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 9 yards 26 inches

Original fabric width: 35

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 15 oz.

Price: 1l.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 251: Muslin for dresses.

Extra Information:

Muslin for dreses. Check muslin, “Charkanu.”

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Checks

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 9 yards 29 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 10

Price: 1l.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 252: Muslins.

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Muslins. Muslin, called “Phool Kary.” Stripes and flowers.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Stripes

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: White

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 13 yards 13 inches

Original fabric width: 28 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 14

Price: 0

Origin

From: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

City: Gwalior

Area: Madhya Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Gwalior

No. 253: Muslin for dresses.

Extra Information:

Muslin for dresses. “Jamdanee” muslin. Figured in the loom. Very fine quality.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 11 yards 20 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 13

Price: 3l. 18s.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 254: Muslin for dresses.

Extra Information:

Muslin for dresses. “Jamdanee” muslin. Figured in the loom.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Diamonds

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 10 yards

Original fabric width: 31 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 11 oz.

Price: 3l. 18s.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 255: Muslin for dresses.

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Muslin for dresses. “Chikan,” embroidered muslin. In diagonal stripes of flowers. Very fine example of embroidery.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 10 yards

Original fabric width: 34 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1 lb.

Price: 4l.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 256: Muslin for dresses.

Extra Information:

Muslin for dresses. An embroidered material called “Chikan.” Good quality.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 10 yards

Original fabric width: 35 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 13

Price: 3l.18s.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 257: Muslin for dresses.

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Muslin for dresses. An embroidered material called “Chikan.” A very fine example. Diagonal stripes and flowers.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 10 yards

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1 lb. 5 oz.

Price: 4l.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 258: Muslin for dresses.

Extra Information:

Muslin for dresses. “Chikan,” embroidered muslin. Of fine quality.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 10 yards

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 9

Price: 3l. 18s.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 259: Muslin for dresses.

Extra Information:

Muslin for dresses. “Chikan,” embroidered muslin. A fine example.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Geometric

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: White

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 9 yards 14 inches (usual length 10 yards)

Original fabric width: 33 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 11

Price: 3l. 18s.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 260: Muslin for dresses.

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Muslin for dresses. Muslin called “Bootee.” Embroidered with spots.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Spots

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: White, red

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Fabric for dress

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 10 yards

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 13

Price: 1l. 10s.

Origin

From: Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh

City: Dhaka

Area: Dhaka District

Country: Bangladesh

Forbes Watson described this area as: Dacca, Bengal

No. 261: Plain gold cloth.

Extra Information:

Plain gold cloth.

Description

Material: Cotton and gold thread

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: Gold

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 2 yards 31 inches

Original fabric width: 24 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 5 oz.

Price: 1l. 16s.

Origin

From: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

City: Hyderabad

Area: Andhra Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Hyderabad, Deccan

No. 262: Plain silver fabric.

Extra Information:

Plain silver fabric.

Description

Material: Cotton and silver thread

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: Silver

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 2 yards 32 inches

Original fabric width: 23

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 5

Price: 0

Origin

From: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

City: Hyderabad

Area: Andhra Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Hyderabad, Deccan

No. 263: Gold and red silk striped cloth.

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Gold and red silk striped cloth.

Description

Material: Gold and silk

Pattern: Stripes

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: Gold, red

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 2 yards 33 inches

Original fabric width: 26

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 5

Price: 0

Origin

From: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

City: Hyderabad

Area: Andhra Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Hyderabad, Deccan

No. 264: Plain silver cloth.

Extra Information:

Plain silver cloth.

Description

Material: Cotton and silver thread

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: Silver

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 1 yard

Original fabric width: 22

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1

Price: 0

Origin

From: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

City: Hyderabad

Area: Andhra Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Hyderabad, Deccan

No. 265: Gold and green silk striped cloth.

Extra Information:

Gold and green silk striped cloth.

Description

Material: Silk and gold thread

Pattern: Stripes

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: Gold, green

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 2 yards

Original fabric width: 25 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 4 oz.

Price: 1l. 16s.

Origin

From: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

City: Hyderabad

Area: Andhra Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Hyderabad, Deccan

No. 266: Silver and crimson silk striped cloth.

Extra Information:

Silver and crimson silk striped cloth.

Description

Material: Silk and silver thread

Pattern: Stripes

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: Silver, red

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 2 yards 33 inches

Original fabric width: 24 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 5

Price: 0

Origin

From: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

City: Hyderabad

Area: Andhra Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Hyderabad, Deccan

No. 267: Plain silver cloth.

Extra Information:

Plain silver cloth.

Description

Material: Cotton and silver thread

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: Silver

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 1 yard 4 inches

Original fabric width: 33

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 4

Price: 0

Origin

From: Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

City: Murshidabad

Area: West Bengal

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Moorshedabad, Bengal

No. 268: Gold figured cloth.

Extra Information:

Gold figured cloth.

Description

Material: Cotton and gold thread

Pattern: Geometric

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: Gold, red

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 1 yard 9 inches

Original fabric width: 28 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 5

Price: 0

Origin

From: Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

City: Murshidabad

Area: West Bengal

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Moorshedabad, Bengal

No. 269: Figured silver cloth.

Extra Information:

Figured silver cloth.

Description

Material: Cotton and silver thread

Pattern: Geometric

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: Silver

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 1 yard 8 inches

Original fabric width: 31 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 5

Price: 0

Origin

From: Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

City: Murshidabad

Area: West Bengal

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Moorshedabad, Bengal

No. 270: Gold and beetle wing embroidery.

Extra Information:

Gold and beetle wing embroidery.

Description

Material: Muslin

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: Gold, green

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 2 yards 22 inches

Original fabric width: 20 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 6

Price: 0

Origin

From: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

City: Chennai

Area: Tamil Nadu

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Madras

No. 271: Muslin printed with gold flowers.

Extra Information:

Muslin printed with gold flowers.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Printed

Main colours: White, gold

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 9 yards 27 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard 25 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1 lb.

Price: 0

Origin

From: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

City: Jaipur

Area: Rajasthan

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Jeypore, Rajpootana States

No. 272: Muslin printed with silver.

Extra Information:

Muslin printed with silver. Used for small scarfs.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Spots

Decorative technique: Printed

Main colours: Purple, silver, orange

Use: Clothing, General

Type: Scarf

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 33 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard 5 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 3 oz.

Price: 4s. 6d.

Origin

From: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

City: Hyderabad

Area: Andhra Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Hyderabad, Deccan

No. 273: Muslin printed with silver.

Extra Information:

Muslin printed with silver.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Printed

Main colours: Pink, silver

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 33 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard 7 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 3 oz.

Price: 4s. 6d.

Origin

From: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

City: Hyderabad

Area: Andhra Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Hyderabad, Deccan

No. 274: Muslin worked with gold figures.

Extra Information:

Muslin worked with gold figures. Used in making women's bodices.

Description

Material: Cotton, gold thread

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: White, gold

Use: Clothing, Women

Type: Bodice

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 1 yard 4 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 3 oz.

Price: 0

Origin

From: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

City: Chennai

Area: Tamil Nadu

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Madras

No. 275: Kincob.

Extra Information:

Kincob. Silk gauze and gold; diagonal stripes and flowers.

Description

Material: Silk and gold thread

Pattern: Stripes

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: Purple, gold

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 4 yards 20 inches

Original fabric width: 34 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 2 lbs. 4

Price: 0

Origin

From: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

City: Varanasi

Area: Uttar Pradesh

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Benares

No. 276: Embroidered muslin.

Extra Information:

Embroidered muslin. Diagonal stripes and flowers. To make up into scarfs.

Description

Material: Cotton and gold thread

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: Red, gold

Use: Clothing, General

Type: Scarf

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 9 yards 22 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard 3 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1 lb. 11

Price: 0

Origin

From: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

City: Chennai

Area: Tamil Nadu

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Madras

No. 277: Muslins thickly embroidered.

Extra Information:

Muslins thickly embroidered.

Description

Material: Cotton and gold thread

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: Gold, red

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 1 yard 29 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard 13 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 12 oz.

Price: 0

Origin

From: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

City: Chennai

Area: Tamil Nadu

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Madras

No. 278: Embroidered muslin.

Extra Information:

Embroidered muslin. For scarfs and head coverings.

Description

Material: Cotton and gold thread

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: Gold, red, green

Use: Clothing, General

Type: Scarf, head covering

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 2 yards 2 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard 8 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 6

Price: 5l.

Origin

From: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

City: Chennai

Area: Tamil Nadu

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Madras

No. 279: Embroidered muslin.

Extra Information:

Embroidered muslin. Fine pattern. Very rich.

Description

Material: Cotton and gold thread

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: Gold, red

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 3 yards 7 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard 12 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 8

Price: 7l. 10s.

Origin

From: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

City: Chennai

Area: Tamil Nadu

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Madras

No. 280: Embroidered muslin.

Extra Information:

Embroidered muslin. Gold leaf.

Description

Material: Cotton and gold thread

Pattern: Floral

Decorative technique: Embroidered

Main colours: Gold, red, green

Use: Fabrics general

Type: none

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 3 yards 3 inches

Original fabric width: 1 yard 8 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 9

Price: 0

Origin

From: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

City: Chennai

Area: Tamil Nadu

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Madras

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