Not currently on display at the V&A

Hood

ca. 1853 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hood or head cover, red silk brocaded with gold-wrapped thread in a zigzag design, lined with yellow silk in stripes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 32cm
  • Across base width: 23.5cm
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
Collection
Accession number
5817(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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