Turban
c.1855 (made)
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The most typical Indian middle-class headgear of the 19th century, this type of flat turban became widespread all over India, but is usually associated with the North. The curious black fringes hanging down around the back and sides are usual in this type of turban, though why it was felt necessary to simulate hair is unclear.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Red velvet, gold brocade, sequins and black silk |
| Brief description | Turban, coiled red velvet and silver ribbon, Delhi, c.1855 |
| Physical description | The most typical Indian middle-class headgear of the 19th century, this type of flat turban became widespread all over India, but is usually associated with the North. The curious black fringes hanging down around the back and sides are usual in this type of turban, though why it was felt necessary to simulate hair is unclear. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in1879. India Museum Slip book entry 8231: '2 Turbans one Red 1 Purple / Delhi / 55'. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 13] '0331. TURBAN. Scarlet and gold; Delhi. 8231' |
| Bibliographic reference | Hats from India / Rosemary Crill. [London]: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1985 Number: 0948107308
p. 53, cat. no. 34 |
| Other number | 8231 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0331(IS) |
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| Record created | March 18, 2003 |
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