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Boy’s cap

Boy’s cap
 (20th century)

Medium
cotton, silk (thread)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivien Knowles, 2012
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, silk (thread)
Measurements
49.5 cm (outer circumference) 5.5 cm (height) 14.8 cm (width)
Place/s of Execution
north Afghanistan
Accession Number
2012.365
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivien Knowles, 2012
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
This red cotton boy’s skull cap features geometric designs arranged in a star motif, embroidered in yellow, black and white silk.

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