Head-Dress
1700-1900 (Made)
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Beinqa (woman's head scarf) made of finely woven linen. A length of linen has been folded in half and joined with blue silk at the back to form a bonnet which is lined with printed cotton and ties at the front. Embroidered with scrolls and floral patterns in silk and gold thread. There is a drawn work border at each end.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk and gold thread worked in satin, brick and double running stitch with eyelet holes. |
| Brief description | Beniqa, Algeria, embroidered, 1700-1900. |
| Physical description | Beinqa (woman's head scarf) made of finely woven linen. A length of linen has been folded in half and joined with blue silk at the back to form a bonnet which is lined with printed cotton and ties at the front. Embroidered with scrolls and floral patterns in silk and gold thread. There is a drawn work border at each end. |
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| Object history | Displayed in "V and A Africa: Exploring Hidden Histories" 15th November 2012- 3rd February 2013 |
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| Accession number | T.125-1916 |
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| Record created | July 5, 2006 |
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