University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
68/252
Description
Velvet smoking cap decorated with beadwork. Belonged to Hezekiah Odell (blacksmith) or his brother (killed in Crimea), Holwell, Herts., c.1850.
This a black velvet smoking cap decorated with colour floral beadwork. The cap belonged to Hezekiah Odell (blacksmith) or his brother (killed in the Crimea) from Holwell, Hertfordshire, c.1850.
Physical description
1 smoking cap: velvet; cotton; beadwork; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten Catalogue’ form - ‘CAP (Smoking) // PERSONAL Clothing headgear // Mrs C. Smith, Cleverdon, Somerset // Belonged to Hezekiah Odell (blacksmith) or his brother (killed in the Crimea). Holwell. Herts. c.1850. Lined in brown, edged in maroon twilled cotton binding. [pencil drawing].’
Production date
1845-01-01
Object name
Cap
Material
Fibre, cotton, Fibre
Technique
Embroidered, Stitched
Associated subject
PERSONAL LIFE : clothing and dress
Headgear
Associated person/institution
Odell, Hezekiah (Agent)