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20.500.12592/594wxf

Hat

Research in Progress Cap made of triangular sections coming to a point at the top and finished with a tassel; forehead band and square at back falling to shoulder. Dark red satin with embroidery (principally chain stitch) in design of open flowers with leaves and birds. Lined with tan linen.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Medium: silk (satin) embroidered in colored silk, linen, metal thread and glass Technique: embroidered on silk satin
Pages
H x W (flat): 43.8 × 21.6 cm (17 1/4 × 8 1/2 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1941-54-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/ecac7cbebe010bde734b30d3616ba906