Cap
1867 (made)
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Cap, made up of five triangular panels and a band. Cotton base with applied sheet metal, green foil, crimped metal-strip, couched metal-wrapped thread, sequins, and red and green glass balls. Crescent and floral design. Edged with crimped gota (metal-strip and silk ribbon) and lined with red cotton.
Object details
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| Brief description | Cap, covered with metal decoration, Lucknow, c.1867; Textiles; Hats and Headwear; Clothing; Accessories; Embroidery |
| Physical description | Cap, made up of five triangular panels and a band. Cotton base with applied sheet metal, green foil, crimped metal-strip, couched metal-wrapped thread, sequins, and red and green glass balls. Crescent and floral design. Edged with crimped gota (metal-strip and silk ribbon) and lined with red cotton. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register entry: BOX No. 59. 5738-5774. Caps, made up. Sindee topees'. Slip book entry 5694: 'Gold embroidered Cap / Lucknow, Bengal / Price Rs. 6 / Other number: 4413' |
| Other number | 5694 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 5762(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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