Nightcap
1740s (made)
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Triangular nightcap of white linen and cotton twill, embroidered with thick white linen thread in overcast, double knot, long and short and satin stitches with French knots, eyelet holes and pulled fabric fillings. The nightcap is cut in two pieces and seamed up the sides. Both sides are decorated with the same symmetrical design of scrolling stems enclosing carnations and of large daisy-like flowers, growing from a central stylised 'stem' composed of Baroque leaf shapes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen and cotton twill embroidered with linen thread |
| Brief description | Embroidered nightcap of linen and cotton twill, France, 1740s. |
| Physical description | Triangular nightcap of white linen and cotton twill, embroidered with thick white linen thread in overcast, double knot, long and short and satin stitches with French knots, eyelet holes and pulled fabric fillings. The nightcap is cut in two pieces and seamed up the sides. Both sides are decorated with the same symmetrical design of scrolling stems enclosing carnations and of large daisy-like flowers, growing from a central stylised 'stem' composed of Baroque leaf shapes. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr R. S. Newall |
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| Accession number | T.131-1973 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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