Cap
1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Cap, made up of four triangular pieces, with a lower band. Cotton net with crescent and floral designs in pieces of metal, surrounded by twisted and crimped metal-strip, with pieces of red and green coloured glass. Bottom band of green silk with crimped metal strip and domed sequins (katori). Unlined.
Object details
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| Brief description | Pointed cap, cotton net with applied metal decoration, edged with green silk border, Chennai, 1855; Textiles; Accessories; Hats and Headwear; Embroidery; Clothing |
| Physical description | Cap, made up of four triangular pieces, with a lower band. Cotton net with crescent and floral designs in pieces of metal, surrounded by twisted and crimped metal-strip, with pieces of red and green coloured glass. Bottom band of green silk with crimped metal strip and domed sequins (katori). Unlined. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 13] '0358. SKULL CAP. Gold and silver embroidery on net; Madras. 11699' |
| Other number | 11699 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0358(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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