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I Zingari CC Pillbox Cap of Sir J E Kynaston Studd, circa 1875



Date:
1875
Object Number:
M.48.7
Creator
Beale & Inman (manufacturer)
Material
flannel, silk
Size
height: 6.5 cm
Object name
cap
Object category
clothing

Description

Flannel pillbox cap with black, red and yellow stripes of the I Zingari Club. Badge on front is entwined 'IZ' monogram in gilt with padded silk lining.

Display caption

The “pillbox” style cap was commonly worn by cricketers during the mid to late 19th century before the more familiar peaked cap became the accepted style.
Association:
Sir John Edward Kynaston Studd (owner)
I Zingari (club)