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Turban

1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Turban (pagri) of white muslin spattered with rose-coloured dye and plain cloth of gold. Circular. Under-portion of cloth of silver-gilt strips enfolded and encircled by many pleated puggree cloth of muslin. The front of the turban is upright and is curved at the top.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Dyed muslin and gold cloth
Brief description
Turban (pagri) of muslin, India, 1879.
Physical description
Turban (pagri) of white muslin spattered with rose-coloured dye and plain cloth of gold. Circular. Under-portion of cloth of silver-gilt strips enfolded and encircled by many pleated puggree cloth of muslin. The front of the turban is upright and is curved at the top.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 10.5in (approx.)
  • Front height: 5.25in
Credit line
Given by Miss Isabella M. Impey
Collection
Accession number
IM.33-1933

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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