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Object Timeline

1940

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2012

2025

  • You found it!

Cap (India)

This is a Cap. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is rush and its technique is plain weave basketry. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 19.1 x 8.9 x 21.6 cm (7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Cap (India); rush; H x W x D: 19.1 x 8.9 x 21.6 cm (7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.); 1955-66-4

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