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Measurements
44cm circ. Depth front to back 27cm.
Place of Origin
India
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)
Registration Number
2004-044
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Costume - Children - Headwear,Hats,

Physical Description

Child's hooded hat of red cotton closely embroidered allover, in polychrome threads. Bound with blue binding. Complex design including birds and animals, (elephant and tiger), with geometric shapes and many elaborate border designs. Stitches mainly double buttonhole with traditional Indian laced squares and some fly stitching. Plaited cord.

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