Cap Panel
19th century (made)
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Cap panel of black silk velvet, embroidered with silver thread, and further enriched with copper-gilt spangles and beads, and small pieces of faceted green glass. The embroidery is raised by being worked over cardboard. Encircling arrangement of two slender leafy stems crossing one another beneath, and bearing conventional flowers, on a ground covered with spangles. On back is a canvas pasted lining and piece of thin brown paper.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk velvet with embroidery in silver thread, copper-gilt spangles and beads, and faceted glass |
| Brief description | Cap panel, black silk velvet with embroidery in silver thread, copper-gilt spangles and beads, and faceted glass, Germany, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Cap panel of black silk velvet, embroidered with silver thread, and further enriched with copper-gilt spangles and beads, and small pieces of faceted green glass. The embroidery is raised by being worked over cardboard. Encircling arrangement of two slender leafy stems crossing one another beneath, and bearing conventional flowers, on a ground covered with spangles. On back is a canvas pasted lining and piece of thin brown paper. |
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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 | 291-1903 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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