Cap
1600-1629 (made)
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Man's linen cap with broad up-turned edge, embroidered with black silk. The rounded top is made up of four pointed compartments embroidered with scrolling leafy stems bearing pansies, honeysuckle and other flowers, pears and grapes; amidst the foliage are birds and insects.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Blackwork embroidery on linen |
| Brief description | Man's cap, blackwork embroidery on linen, England, 1600-1629 |
| Physical description | Man's linen cap with broad up-turned edge, embroidered with black silk. The rounded top is made up of four pointed compartments embroidered with scrolling leafy stems bearing pansies, honeysuckle and other flowers, pears and grapes; amidst the foliage are birds and insects. |
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| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 6375/1902, see also 81384/1902, 4093/1902. |
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| Accession number | 308-1902 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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