Cap
c.1855-1879 (made)
| Place of origin |
Conical cap, pink silk over a cotton base, made up of a band and crown. Embellished with flowers of red and green foil, couched metal-wrapped thread, and square pieces of metal strip, separated by bands of red floss silk affixed by metal strip.
Object details
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| Brief description | Conical cap, pink silk with applied metal decoration, South India, c.1855-1879; Textiles; Clothing; Accessories; Hats and headwear; Embroidery |
| Physical description | Conical cap, pink silk over a cotton base, made up of a band and crown. Embellished with flowers of red and green foil, couched metal-wrapped thread, and square pieces of metal strip, separated by bands of red floss silk affixed by metal strip. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: BOX No. 59. / 5738-5774 Caps, made up. Sindee Topees' |
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| Accession number | 5759(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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