Cap (Headgear)
19th century (made)
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Bonnet-shaped cap of white linen with elaborate button-holing patterns on the crown. Silk embroidery in stem, satin, and back stitches, cut work (with eyelet holes) and drawn work. Across the forehead is a broad band of bobbin and tape lace, with a scalloped edge.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk embroidery and cutwork on linen, with band of bobbin and tape lace. |
| Brief description | Silk embroidery on linen; Slovakian; 19th century. |
| Physical description | Bonnet-shaped cap of white linen with elaborate button-holing patterns on the crown. Silk embroidery in stem, satin, and back stitches, cut work (with eyelet holes) and drawn work. Across the forehead is a broad band of bobbin and tape lace, with a scalloped edge. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss Sybil C. Lambert |
| Object history | Registered File number 1929/10445. |
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| Accession number | T.157-1929 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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