Cap
1855 (made)
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Pointed cap, made up of a lower band and one crown piece, blue silk with couched metal-strip in stars and floral meanders. with added sequins and twisted metal coils. Lined European printed cotton.
Object details
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| Brief description | Conical cap, blue silk with couched metal-strip decorations, 1855, Chennai; Hats and Headwear; Textiles; Clothing; Accessories; Emrboidery |
| Physical description | Pointed cap, made up of a lower band and one crown piece, blue silk with couched metal-strip in stars and floral meanders. with added sequins and twisted metal coils. Lined European printed cotton. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 17] '0499. SKULL CAP. Blue, embroidered with silver; Madras. 11699'. Slip book entry 11699: 'Three Gold and Silver Ebm'd Skull Caps / 55 / Madras' |
| Associated object | 0503(IS) (Shared Other number) |
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| Accession number | 0499(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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