Cap
c. 1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Cap, made of two flat semi-circular pieces sewn together. Purple satin with embroidered and couched decoration in metal-wrapped thread, sequins, crimped metal strip, and gota work (silk and metal-strip ribbon). Pattern (identical on both sides) is of flowering branches around a crescent shape. Lined with a glazed printed cotton with repeat floral design.
Object details
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| Brief description | Cap, purple satin with metal-wrapped thread embroidery, Delhi, c.1855; Textiles; Hats and Headwear; Accessories; Embroidery; Clothing |
| Physical description | Cap, made of two flat semi-circular pieces sewn together. Purple satin with embroidered and couched decoration in metal-wrapped thread, sequins, crimped metal strip, and gota work (silk and metal-strip ribbon). Pattern (identical on both sides) is of flowering branches around a crescent shape. Lined with a glazed printed cotton with repeat floral design. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. Slip book entry: 3679: 'Skull Cap Emb'd / Delhi / 55 / Crescent Shaped / Gold and Silver worked upon Satin' |
| Other number | 3679 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5740(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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