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Cap

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woman's cap of woven cotton, embroidered with yellow silks; and trimmed with bobbin lace. The embroidered ornament consists of floral devices and bands. The lace is in silk, linen and silver-gilt thread, with a conventional pattern.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidery in silks on cotton, trimmed with bobbin lace
Brief description
Woman's cap, embroidery in silks on cotton, trimmed with bobbin lace, Bratislava, Hungary, 19th century
Physical description
Woman's cap of woven cotton, embroidered with yellow silks; and trimmed with bobbin lace. The embroidered ornament consists of floral devices and bands. The lace is in silk, linen and silver-gilt thread, with a conventional pattern.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.25in
  • Width: 19.625in
Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 82182/1903.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
85-1903

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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