Cap (Headgear)
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Woman's cap of muslin embroidered with coloured silks and metal thread using cross and gobelin stitches in blue, brown, pink and green. The embroidery forms a band along the front edge and up the centre of the head, with a formalised spray of flowers in each of the angles so formed. The front edge is trimmed with needlemade lace. The back is finished with buttonholing and a row of crochet in blue silk, threaded with a plaited drawstring.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin, embroidered, silk, metal thread, cross and gobelin stitch, needlemade lace, buttonholing, crochet |
| Brief description | Embroidered woman's cap, Bosnia, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Woman's cap of muslin embroidered with coloured silks and metal thread using cross and gobelin stitches in blue, brown, pink and green. The embroidery forms a band along the front edge and up the centre of the head, with a formalised spray of flowers in each of the angles so formed. The front edge is trimmed with needlemade lace. The back is finished with buttonholing and a row of crochet in blue silk, threaded with a plaited drawstring. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lord and Lady Cowdray |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.203-1970 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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