Boudoir Cap
ca. 1920 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Boudoir cap of white machine-embroidered net lace. The cap is made of two pieces with a seam across the crown. It is shaped into two leaf-shaped lappets to cover the ear and wired to shape. Trimmed with small bunches of artificial flowers, berries and leaves at the sides. The cap is elasticated at the centre back. There is a net lining which does not extend to the borders or lappets.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Machine-embroidered net lace, wire, elastic, lined with net |
| Brief description | Boudoir cap of machine-embroidered net lace, probably designed by Lucile, made in England, ca. 1920 |
| Physical description | Boudoir cap of white machine-embroidered net lace. The cap is made of two pieces with a seam across the crown. It is shaped into two leaf-shaped lappets to cover the ear and wired to shape. Trimmed with small bunches of artificial flowers, berries and leaves at the sides. The cap is elasticated at the centre back. There is a net lining which does not extend to the borders or lappets. |
| Production type | Haute couture |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs T. Firbank |
| Object history | Worn by Miss Heather Firbank. This cap and a corset (T.64-1966) were donated by a relative several years after the original purchase of the collection in 1960. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.65-1966 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | September 10, 2008 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
