Not currently on display at the V&A

Wedding Cap

late 19th century-early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Banded wedding cap made of stiffened canvas which is decorated with shaped painted and gilt lacquer work. Thayo work.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stiffened canvas, painted and gilt lacquer
Brief description
Banded wedding cap made of stiffened canvas, Burma, late 19th century to early 20th century
Physical description
Banded wedding cap made of stiffened canvas which is decorated with shaped painted and gilt lacquer work. Thayo work.
Dimensions
  • Length: 16.5cm
  • Width: 17.8cm
  • Height: 15.2cm
  • Length: 6.5in
  • Width: 7in
  • Height: 6in
Collection
Accession number
IM.52-1939

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Record createdFebruary 8, 1999
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