Cap Panel
19th century (made)
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Cap panel of purple silk velvet, embroidered with silver-gilt thread, and further enriched with gilt metal beads and pieces of faceted blue and white glass. The embroidery is raised by being worked over cardboard. Symmetrical arrangement of two flowering and leafy stems, crossing one another. At back there is a canvas lining, and a sheet of brown paper.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk velvet with embroidery in silver-gilt thread, gilt metal beads and faceted glass |
| Brief description | Cap panel, purple silk velvet with embroidery in silver-gilt thread, gilt metal beads and faceted glass, Germany, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Cap panel of purple silk velvet, embroidered with silver-gilt thread, and further enriched with gilt metal beads and pieces of faceted blue and white glass. The embroidery is raised by being worked over cardboard. Symmetrical arrangement of two flowering and leafy stems, crossing one another. At back there is a canvas lining, and a sheet of 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 | 289-1903 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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