Cap
1875-1899 (made)
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Small round cap knitted in one piece in thick white cotton in largely plain stitch with purl patterns, but also rib stitch and openwork stitches. The crown is divided into eight segments by lines of ribbing. Bands of geometric patterning run round the sides. Tension created by 17 stitches per horizontal inch and 19 stitches per vertical inch.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Knitted cotton |
| Brief description | Small round cap knitted in cotton, West Africa, 1875-1899 |
| Physical description | Small round cap knitted in one piece in thick white cotton in largely plain stitch with purl patterns, but also rib stitch and openwork stitches. The crown is divided into eight segments by lines of ribbing. Bands of geometric patterning run round the sides. Tension created by 17 stitches per horizontal inch and 19 stitches per vertical inch. |
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| Object history | Objects T.233-1966 to T.250-1966 were purchased for £25 from the Church Missionary Society, 6 Salisbury Square, London. One of 3 West African textiles and 5 hats. |
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| Accession number | T.250-1966 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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