Hat
mid 19th century (made)
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This type of turban, called 'shimla', was worn by the ministers and noblemen of Oudh when the newly-created Kings (or Nawabs) started wearing crowns in the early 19th Century. The 'shimla' was worn at the courts in Bengal and modified versions appear on heads of lawyers at the Calcutta High Court.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Satin over paper wadding, gold thread and sequins |
| Brief description | Minister's turban, Lucknow, mid 19th Century. |
| Physical description | This type of turban, called 'shimla', was worn by the ministers and noblemen of Oudh when the newly-created Kings (or Nawabs) started wearing crowns in the early 19th Century. The 'shimla' was worn at the courts in Bengal and modified versions appear on heads of lawyers at the Calcutta High Court. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Hats from India / Rosemary Crill. [London]: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1985 Number: 0948107308
p. 52, cat. no. 33 |
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| Accession number | 5777(IS) |
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| Record created | March 18, 2003 |
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