Cap
ca. 1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Pointed cap made up of four pieces (two crown pieces and two scalloped bands) embroidered with metal-wrapped thread, and applied pearls and sequins in panels of floral motifs. Base made up of layers of cotton stiffened with recycled paper, probably from a ledger. Red cotton lining.
Object details
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| Brief description | Cap, conical, with dense embroidery in metal-wrapped thread, pearls and sequins, Chennai, c.1855; Textiles; Hats and Headwear; Clothing; Accessories; Embroidery |
| Physical description | Pointed cap made up of four pieces (two crown pieces and two scalloped bands) embroidered with metal-wrapped thread, and applied pearls and sequins in panels of floral motifs. Base made up of layers of cotton stiffened with recycled paper, probably from a ledger. Red cotton lining. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (Partially legible possible ledger paper lining the interior. ) |
| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 17] '0490. CONICAL CAP. Embroidered with gold. Madras. 12491'. Slip book entry 12491: 'Smoking Cap / Madras / 1855' |
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| Other number | 12491 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0490(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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