Hat
19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Hat, or 'bockelhaube' meaning 'hood bonnet', German, 19th century. Embroidered at sides and back with gold thread closely worked in scroll forms. At back two small panels of ribbed white silk with fine silver tinsel, upon each of which is embroidered in gold gimp and spangles a bunch of grapes and wheat-ears. With white silk ribbons at the back. Two small embroidered sprigs to the crown, embellished with spangles. Worn by women of the historical German territory Wurtenberg.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | linen, lace, embroidery (metal strips, metal entwined threads and metal sequins), silk ribbons, paper |
| Brief description | Hat, linen, lace, silk, embroidered, Germany, 1800s |
| Physical description | Hat, or 'bockelhaube' meaning 'hood bonnet', German, 19th century. Embroidered at sides and back with gold thread closely worked in scroll forms. At back two small panels of ribbed white silk with fine silver tinsel, upon each of which is embroidered in gold gimp and spangles a bunch of grapes and wheat-ears. With white silk ribbons at the back. Two small embroidered sprigs to the crown, embellished with spangles. Worn by women of the historical German territory Wurtenberg. |
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| Accession number | 960-1872 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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