Skull Cap
c.1855-1879 (made)
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Skull cap, made up of two parts, a crown and a band. Crown of red felted wool, with inner layer of red felt. Band of coarse blue cotton embroidered with two rows of stylised floral motifs in satin stitch using red green yellow and white floss silk. Band lined with coarse undyed cotton.
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Brief description | Skull cap, red wool crown with blue embroidered band, possibly Panjab, c.1855-1879; Textiles; Hats and Headwear; Embroidery |
Physical description | Skull cap, made up of two parts, a crown and a band. Crown of red felted wool, with inner layer of red felt. Band of coarse blue cotton embroidered with two rows of stylised floral motifs in satin stitch using red green yellow and white floss silk. Band lined with coarse undyed cotton. |
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Object history | Transferred from India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register entry: 'BOX No. 4 4705 to 4729. SPECIMENS of Embroidery, etc.' |
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Accession number | 4725(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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