Hat
c.1855 (made)
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Constructed out of two half-moon shapes, this 'dopalri' has been embellished with peacock feathers, silver bouquets of flowers and even an imitation turban ornament to lend additional grandeur. This type of cap was worn by the unnamed Delhi prince who introduced the fashion into Lucknow in the 1820's. It was worn with the pointed ends at back and front, with the turban ornament on the side of the head.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold cloth, with tinsel, metal foil and peacock feathers |
| Brief description | Gold embroidered cap, Ahmedabad, mid 19th Century. |
| Physical description | Constructed out of two half-moon shapes, this 'dopalri' has been embellished with peacock feathers, silver bouquets of flowers and even an imitation turban ornament to lend additional grandeur. This type of cap was worn by the unnamed Delhi prince who introduced the fashion into Lucknow in the 1820's. It was worn with the pointed ends at back and front, with the turban ornament on the side of the head. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry: 'Kinkab Coat & Kinkab Trousers / Ahmedabad; Scind / 55 / Gold & Silver Striped / Turban Emb'd with Feathers'. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 13] '0372. CAP. Tinsel and gold lace, with peacocks' feathers. 8220' |
| Bibliographic reference | Hats from India / Rosemary Crill. [London]: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1985 Number: 0948107308
p. 48, cat. no. 29 |
| Other number | 8220 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0372(IS) |
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| Record created | March 18, 2003 |
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