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Cap (Headgear)

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

Bonnet-shaped cap of white linen with a broad band of floral pattern in white silk and gold thread in button-holding on the crown and forehead.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
White silk and gold thread embroidery on linen
Brief description
Silk and gold thread embroidery on linen; Slovakian; 19th century.
Physical description
Bonnet-shaped cap of white linen with a broad band of floral pattern in white silk and gold thread in button-holding on the crown and forehead.
Dimensions
  • Length: 12in
  • Width: 17in
Credit line
Given by Miss Sybil C. Lambert
Object history
Registered File number 1929/10445.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.158-1929

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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