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Skull Cap (Headgear)

c.1855-1879 (made)
Place of origin

Skull cap, white cotton with blue corded quilting in trellis and floral patterns. Formed of two pieces, a band and a crown. Unlined, revealing ends of blue woollen cords.


Object details

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Brief description
Skull cap, white cotton corded quilting in blue in trellis and floral patterns, possibly Kashmir, 1855-1879; Hats and Headwear; Textiles; Embroidery; Accessories
Physical description
Skull cap, white cotton with blue corded quilting in trellis and floral patterns. Formed of two pieces, a band and a crown. Unlined, revealing ends of blue woollen cords.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 16cm
  • Height: 6.5cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879.
Associated object
5754(IS) (Design)
Collection
Accession number
5755(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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