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Nightcap

1570-1599 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Man's linen night cap embroidered with gold thread, spangles, and black silk in a design of coiling floral stems, birds, and insects

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Brief description
Man's night cap, 1570-1599, English. Gold thread and spangles embroidered on linen.
Physical description
Man's linen night cap embroidered with gold thread, spangles, and black silk in a design of coiling floral stems, birds, and insects
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.5cm
  • Diameter: 19cm (Dimension when mounted)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss C. M. Slee
Collection
Accession number
T.55-1947

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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