Not currently on display at the V&A

Turban

ca. 1867 (made)
Place of origin

Turban, partly unwrapped, red cotton with woven gold ends.


Object details

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Materials and techniques
Brief description
Turban, red cotton with gold end, worn by Mahratta Brahmins, Gwalior, c.1867; Textiles; Hats and Headwear
Physical description
Turban, partly unwrapped, red cotton with woven gold ends.
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. Slip Book entry 6031: 'Turban / Gwalior / no invoice price / Original nos. 987 / worn by Mahratta Brahmins'
Other number
6031 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5785(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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