Cap Panel
19th century (made)
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Cap panel of purple silk velvet (the pile being nearly completely worn away), embroidered with silver-gilt thread. The embroidery is raised by being worked over cardboard. Interlacing leafy stems bearing a rose, carnation and other flowers. There is a canvas lining.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk velvet with embroidery in silver-gilt thread |
| Brief description | Cap panel, purple silk velvet with embroidery in silver-gilt thread, Germany, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Cap panel of purple silk velvet (the pile being nearly completely worn away), embroidered with silver-gilt thread. The embroidery is raised by being worked over cardboard. Interlacing leafy stems bearing a rose, carnation and other flowers. There is a canvas lining. |
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| Object history | Purchased (285 to 306-1903, £3). |
| Production | Attributed to 18th century when acquired. |
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| Accession number | 304-1903 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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