Hat
ca. 1865 (made)
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This hat is identifiable by its flat, three-cornered shape and gold wiry loops criss-crossing it. These are traces of the rolled turban-cloth that would form a network over the original type of Maratha turban. This hat would have been worn by a boy or young man of the upper classes. This flat angular style was popular in Central India and to the east of Poona where this one orginated.
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Materials and techniques | Stiff papier-mâché, base covered in gold and silver thread with sequins and strips of cotton |
Brief description | Papier mache turban, Pune (Poona), ca.1865. |
Physical description | This hat is identifiable by its flat, three-cornered shape and gold wiry loops criss-crossing it. These are traces of the rolled turban-cloth that would form a network over the original type of Maratha turban. This hat would have been worn by a boy or young man of the upper classes. This flat angular style was popular in Central India and to the east of Poona where this one orginated. |
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Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 13] '0363. TURBAN. "Maratt Pugdee," embroidered on silk; Poona. 5696' |
Bibliographic reference | Hats from India / Rosemary Crill. [London]: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1985 Number: 0948107308
p. 54. cat. no. 35 |
Other number | 5696 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 0363(IS) |
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Record created | March 18, 2003 |
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