Cap
| Place of origin |
In some regions of the Netherlands, Indian chintz was so popular that it became a vital element of local dress. In these areas chintz was recycled many times over. The smallest pieces were saved and sewn together to make children’s clothes, hats and tiny baby mittens. This woman's cap was made from leftover scraps of fabric, expertly pieced together.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton, mordant and resist-dyed |
| Brief description | Woman's cap, pieced from fragments of mordant and resist-dyed cotton (chintz), Coromandel Coast for the Dutch market, c.1720-1760; Textiles; Women's Clothes; Accessories |
| Physical description | Cap of mordant and resist-dyed cotton (chintz). Patched from smaller fragments |
| Gallery label | YOUNG WOMEN’S CAPS
Cotton, mordant- and resist-dyed
Coromandel Coast for the Dutch market
c. 1720-60
In some regions of the Netherlands, Indian chintz was so popular that it became a vital element of local dress. In these areas chintz was recycled many times over. The smallest pieces were saved and sewn together to make children’s clothes, hats and tiny baby mittens. These three women’s caps were made from leftover scraps of fabric, expertly pieced together.(01/08/2017) |
| Credit line | Purchased with the support of the Friends of the V&A |
| Summary | In some regions of the Netherlands, Indian chintz was so popular that it became a vital element of local dress. In these areas chintz was recycled many times over. The smallest pieces were saved and sewn together to make children’s clothes, hats and tiny baby mittens. This woman's cap was made from leftover scraps of fabric, expertly pieced together. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.71-2016 |
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| Record created | March 10, 2016 |
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