Cap
ca. 1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Cap, made up of two bands and four triangular crown panels. Red cotton decorated with flowers of couched metal-wrapped thread, pieces of foil, and embroidered cotton thread. Borders of blue cotton thread secured by couched metal-strip. Lined with undyed cotton.
Object details
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| Brief description | Cap, red cotton embroidered with floral designs in metal-wrapped thread, sequins and blue-green cotton, Chennai, c.1855; Textiles; Hats and Headwear; Embroidery; Clothing; Accessories |
| Physical description | Cap, made up of two bands and four triangular crown panels. Red cotton decorated with flowers of couched metal-wrapped thread, pieces of foil, and embroidered cotton thread. Borders of blue cotton thread secured by couched metal-strip. Lined with undyed cotton. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. Slip book entry 12490: '5 Skull Caps / Madras / 1855' |
| Other number | 12490 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 5741(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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