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Marylebone CC Pillbox Cap



Date:
1880
Object Number:
M.53.22
Creator
unknown (clothing manufacture)
Material
flannel, leather, silver
Size
length: 19.5 cm
Object name
cap
Object category
clothing

Description

Marylebone Cricket Club, pillbox cap. Red, with yellow braid. Lined with leather, no peak. Badge: gilt monogram: M.C.C. the first C reversed. Label: almost obliterated, reads: [...]London[...] Lined leather
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4:2 As well as different colour caps, there is often a motif or coat of arms representing club, county or country. These come in the form of attached badges, machine embroidered designs or intricate bullion work embroidery. M.2013.67 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club Cap, 1905-10 This cap is distinguishable from the Hampshire CCC cap which also has a Tudor rose, by the lack of a crown or coronet above. M.53.22 Marylebone Cricket Club Cap, 1880 Donated by H M Binns This rather ornate pill box style cap was common for its time, but the style soon changed to the more recognisable and practical peaked form. M.2015.960 Cap of E M Grace, c 1895 This cap was made by Mrs E M Grace, but the colour and pattern does not relate directly to any of the clubs Grace played for. Early MCC colours were pale blue, but by the 1870’s they had adopted the familiar ‘egg & bacon’ or gold and red. Caps with such a minimal peak were in fashion until just after the First Word War. Any information or suggestions about any of our exhibits is most welcome. Please ask a member of staff for a form or for contact details.
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Association:
MCC
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