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Dervish cap with inscriptions
Persian
Qajar Dynasty
1892–93
Object Place: Iran
Medium/Technique
Appliquéd, wool and silk; wool plain weave, fulled, appliquéd with wool twill, and embroidered with silk
Dimensions
52.5 cm (20 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. George O. Clark
Accession Number51.669
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMade of four pie-shaped pieces, background of dark purple velvet, with edges embroidered with polychrome silk in minute geometric motifs, on each section, medallions with embroidered script; lined with green silk taffeta; much soiled.
InscriptionsAn invocation to the Prophet's son-in-law, Ali.
ProvenanceGift of Dr. George O. Clark, April 12, 1951.