Cap (Headgear)
1860s (made)
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Cap of white bobbin lace with a central flower motif and radial leaf shapes with raised wheat-ears. Scalloped border extends into narrow lappets and ends with a medallion. In the shape of a 'fanchon', a triangle covering the top of the head with attached pendant lappets.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bobbin lace |
| Brief description | Cap of white bobbin lace, made in England, 1860s. |
| Physical description | Cap of white bobbin lace with a central flower motif and radial leaf shapes with raised wheat-ears. Scalloped border extends into narrow lappets and ends with a medallion. In the shape of a 'fanchon', a triangle covering the top of the head with attached pendant lappets. |
| Credit line | Given by Miss C Southwell |
| Object history | Registered File number 1986/1648. From the Collection of lace and embroidery formed by Miss Southwell's mother. |
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| Accession number | T.276-1986 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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