Headdress thumbnail 1
Headdress thumbnail 2
Not currently on display at the V&A

Headdress

Headdress
1800s (made)
Place of origin

Linen embroidered in red silk. The headdress has long tapering lappets. The embroidery unites the sides of the headpiece at the back, and forms two long narrow panels in front, it also forms a narrow edging to the whole. The pattern, which is symmetrical, is repeated, and consists of hooked, star-shaped and triangular devices counterchanged.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHeaddress
Materials and techniques
Cross, long-armed cross and buttonhole stitches. A note in the register says: 'Italian type of embroidery and shape. It might be from Istria or even Dalmatia, but is probably Italian.'
Brief description
Headdress, linen embroidered in silk, Croatia, 1800s.
Physical description
Linen embroidered in red silk. The headdress has long tapering lappets. The embroidery unites the sides of the headpiece at the back, and forms two long narrow panels in front, it also forms a narrow edging to the whole. The pattern, which is symmetrical, is repeated, and consists of hooked, star-shaped and triangular devices counterchanged.
Dimensions
  • Length: 91.44cm
  • Width: 7.75in
Historical measurements taken from register.
Credit line
Given by Mr. Sydney Vacher of Surrey.
Object history
RP 1917/1714

The original register records this headdress as having been made in the 17th century.
Collection
Accession number
T.60-1917

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest