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Hat

c.1872 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hat, printed and glazed cotton on a wickerwork base in the Parsi 'Khoka' style, probably Mumbai, Maharashtra, c.1872


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed printed cotton on a wickerwork base
Brief description
Hat, printed and glazed cotton on a wickerwork base in the Parsi 'Khoka' style, probably Mumbai, Maharashtra, c.1872
Dimensions
  • Width: 23cm
  • Height: 21.5cm
  • Diameter: 23cm
Object history
Acquired from the Indian Court of the International Exhibition of 1872. Accession Record entry: 'Turban. "Khoka". Dark glazed linen with diaper patter, on plaited frame. Worn by Parsees. / Indian (Annual Intern'l Ex'n 1872) / H. 8 3/4 in. W. 9 in. / Date of receipt from stores: 25 Oct. ‘72 / From whence received: Indian Court, Ex. '72 / Price: 15s / Registration no.: 854-'72'.
Bibliographic reference
Hats from India / Rosemary Crill. [London]: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1985 Number: 0948107308 p.60, cat. no. 42
Collection
Accession number
854-1872

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Record createdMarch 18, 2003
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