Hat
mid 19th century (made)
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Consisting of a band surmounted by four panels which converge at the top, these caps are known as 'chaugoshia' (four-cornered). They orginated in Delhi in the early 19th century. The 'chaugoshia' was worn informally at court and elaborate versions of it are seen on the heads of the last Mughal princes. This style spread to Lucknow, a notably fashion conscious city in the days of the independent Nawabs (1753-1856), and became increasingly popular as the turban fell into disuse. In Lucknow, it became less elongated and more rounded and special wooden and copper hat stands were developed to maintain the shape.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Satin, decorated with sequins, tinsel, silver and gold beads |
| Brief description | Embroidered cap, Burhanpur, mid 19th Century. |
| Physical description | Consisting of a band surmounted by four panels which converge at the top, these caps are known as 'chaugoshia' (four-cornered). They orginated in Delhi in the early 19th century. The 'chaugoshia' was worn informally at court and elaborate versions of it are seen on the heads of the last Mughal princes. This style spread to Lucknow, a notably fashion conscious city in the days of the independent Nawabs (1753-1856), and became increasingly popular as the turban fell into disuse. In Lucknow, it became less elongated and more rounded and special wooden and copper hat stands were developed to maintain the shape. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 13] '0357. CAP. Green satin, embroidered with gold; Burhampore. 8238' |
| Bibliographic reference | Hats from India / Rosemary Crill. [London]: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1985 Number: 0948107308
p. 49, cat. no. 30 |
| Other number | 8238 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0357(IS) |
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| Record created | March 18, 2003 |
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