Cap
| Title | Cap |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s 19th century |
| Medium | Velvet embroidered with gilt-silver–wrapped silk thread (zari); silk: lining; rubies, pearls, and spinels |
| Classification | Garment |
| Origin | India India |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Cap, 1800s. India. Velvet embroidered with gilt-silver–wrapped silk thread (zari); silk: lining; rubies, pearls, and spinels; overall: 6.3 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm (2 1/2 x 6 x 6 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.1477 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Cap” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1800s. It is executed in velvet embroidered with gilt-silver–wrapped silk thread (zari); silk: lining; rubies, pearls, and spinels and classified as garment. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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