Cap

48-29-235

From: India | United Provinces

Curatorial Section: Asian

View All (6) Object Images

Object Number 48-29-235
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | United Provinces
Section Asian
Materials Felt | Brass
Description

Brown felt. Close-fitting, edge around crown bound with brown grosgrain; center of crown has wire screen in a brass "button" for ventilation. "Christy's London" and "Jain Brothers Delhi" on labels inside; pink sateen lining. This type of cap is worn under a tarbush, over which a long piece of muslin or other cloth is wrapped to form the turban.

Height 6 cm
Length 19 cm
Width 16 cm
Credit Line Gift of Presbyterian Board of Missions, 1948

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.