Cap (Headgear)
c.1855-67 (made)
| Place of origin |
Circular cap with base fabric of woven metal-wrapped thread and silk. Circular band of white satin with floral meander embellishment in metal wire and sequins, bordered by cripmed metal strips. Trimmed and embellished peacock feathers inserted into band at regular intervals. Gathered crown embellished with crimped metal strips, with a pink foil imitation turban ornament at front. A metal strip pom-pom at top of crown, with attached tassels of small metal pom poms. Edged with gold embossed tinsel ribbon (gota). Lined with plain white cotton.
Object details
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| Brief description | Cap, metal-wrapped thread brocade with peacock feathers and metal embelishments, Sindh, c.1855-67; Textiles; Hats and Headwear |
| Physical description | Circular cap with base fabric of woven metal-wrapped thread and silk. Circular band of white satin with floral meander embellishment in metal wire and sequins, bordered by cripmed metal strips. Trimmed and embellished peacock feathers inserted into band at regular intervals. Gathered crown embellished with crimped metal strips, with a pink foil imitation turban ornament at front. A metal strip pom-pom at top of crown, with attached tassels of small metal pom poms. Edged with gold embossed tinsel ribbon (gota). Lined with plain white cotton. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Box 35 [possibly] No 7 (Small white label with blue border inside cap) |
| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 13] '0367. CAP. Gold and silver tinsel; Sind. 12484'. Slip book 12484: 'Kincob cap / Sind' |
| Other number | 12484 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0367(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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