Turban
c.1855 (made)
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This turban is based on the shape of a cloth wound round the head, and incorporates an imitation knot of hair at the back. Although acquired in Madras, this type of urban headgear was widespread throughout the more southerly regions of India in the 19th Century. It shows traces of the ropes of turban-cloth over the top and hanging from the back.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Papier-mâché covered with red velvet, gold thread and sequins |
| Brief description | Turban, papier mache and red velvet embellished with gold, probably Chennai, Tamil Nadu, c.1855 |
| Physical description | This turban is based on the shape of a cloth wound round the head, and incorporates an imitation knot of hair at the back. Although acquired in Madras, this type of urban headgear was widespread throughout the more southerly regions of India in the 19th Century. It shows traces of the ropes of turban-cloth over the top and hanging from the back. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip Book entry 4070: 'Nade Up Turban / Madras / 55 / Crimson Velvet Emb'd with Gold'. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 13] '0336. TURBAN. Gold embroidered; Madras. 4070' |
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| Other number | 4070 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 0336(IS) |
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| Record created | March 18, 2003 |
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