Man’s Cap c. 1750
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This is a man's cap from the 18th century, made of white fabric with a printed design of floral motifs in red, pink, and blue hues. The cap features a patterned border and a crimson tassel on top, adding a touch of elegance to the simple design. Its compact size suggests it was worn as a fashionable accessory, perhaps for both practicality and style. The floral pattern was a popular design element in 18th-century textiles, reflecting the era's appreciation for nature and its beauty.
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To our knowledge this is the only extant example of a chintz cap. In the Netherlands such caps were worn by gentlemen indoors. Since the model was unknown in India, the pattern – along with instructions for painting the design partly on the front and partly on the back of the piece of cotton – had to be sent from the Netherlands to India.
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