Bonnet
ca. 1840 - ca. 1845 (made)
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Woman's cap, possibly for a wedding, made from wide cream silk satin ribbon and net, tied under the chin with satin ribbon. The cap is trimmed with bands of eau de nile, satin ribbon and strings of the same. It is scuttle shaped, curving foward to cover the ears where it is trimmed with blonde lace and small clumps of artificial flowers made of silk
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | net, silk satin ribbons, silk lace and artificial flowers |
| Brief description | Woman's cap, English, ca. 1840 - ca. 1845 |
| Physical description | Woman's cap, possibly for a wedding, made from wide cream silk satin ribbon and net, tied under the chin with satin ribbon. The cap is trimmed with bands of eau de nile, satin ribbon and strings of the same. It is scuttle shaped, curving foward to cover the ears where it is trimmed with blonde lace and small clumps of artificial flowers made of silk |
| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 1962/750 |
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| Accession number | T.120-1963 |
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| Record created | May 7, 2009 |
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