Cap
1855 (made)
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Conical cap, in two parts (scalloped band and crown). Red velvet with raised embroidery in metal-wrapped thread over paper, sequins, and green glass beads. String with single green glass bead hanging from top of cap. Lined with green and pink shot silk with trellis pattern.
Object details
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| Brief description | Conical cap, red velvet with metal-wrapped thread embroidery and green glass, Chennai, 1855; Textiles; Hats and headewear; Clothing; Accessories; Embroidery |
| Physical description | Conical cap, in two parts (scalloped band and crown). Red velvet with raised embroidery in metal-wrapped thread over paper, sequins, and green glass beads. String with single green glass bead hanging from top of cap. Lined with green and pink shot silk with trellis pattern. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 13] '0355. CAP. Embroidered with gold and set with green pastes; Madras. 11698'. Slip book entry 11698: 'Cap Emb'd with Gold & Set with Green Stones / Madras / 55' |
| Other number | 11698 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0355(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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