Hood
ca. 1853 (made)
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Hood or head cover, red silk brocaded with gold-wrapped thread in a zigzag design, lined with yellow silk in stripes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Textile, hood, woven red silk, gold brocade, India, ca. 1853 |
| Physical description | Hood or head cover, red silk brocaded with gold-wrapped thread in a zigzag design, lined with yellow silk in stripes. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Given by the Maharaja of Holkar, according to slip book; probably Tukojirao Holkar II. Slip book entry 4042: 'Kincob Head Cover / 1853 / Maharajah Holkar / to Cover Head & Neck / lined with Yellow Silk.' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 4042 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 5817(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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