Cap (Headgear)
c. 1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Cap with crown removed, leaving a band of densely embroidered and couched metal-wrapped thread and sequins in a floral meander pattern. Embroidery is worked over a woven cotton base with cotton wool padding. The underside is lined with recycled ledger paper, with inscriptions crossed-out. Complete lining of red cotton intact.
Object details
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| Brief description | Cap, crown missing, band of dense metal-wrapped thread embroidery, complete lining of red cotton, Chennai, c.1855; Textiles; Clothing; Hats and headwear; Accessories; Embroidery |
| Physical description | Cap with crown removed, leaving a band of densely embroidered and couched metal-wrapped thread and sequins in a floral meander pattern. Embroidery is worked over a woven cotton base with cotton wool padding. The underside is lined with recycled ledger paper, with inscriptions crossed-out. Complete lining of red cotton intact. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Eng. Name: Gold Lace Cap 1 in No. / Syn. Manufacture Madras / Tamil: Saregay Coollah / Price: Rupees 35 - 0 - 0 / Exhibitor: Linga Rajoo / Remarks: For Sale' (Remains of 'Madras Tarris' Paris Exhibition of 1867 label) |
| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 13] '0352. CAP. Embroidered with gold; Madras. 4071'. Slip book entry 4071: 'Cap / Madras / 55 / Emb'd with Gold' |
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| Other number | 4071 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 0352(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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