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Cap (Headgear)

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Hood shaped cap, of machine made net embroidered on the crown and border with silver gilt and silver thread. The crown has a vertical spreading panel of symmetrical floral stems, and the border a wavy stem with medallions of similar design.

Object details

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Materials and techniques
Brief description
Cap, net, silver gilt, embroidered, Slovakia, 1800s
Physical description
Hood shaped cap, of machine made net embroidered on the crown and border with silver gilt and silver thread. The crown has a vertical spreading panel of symmetrical floral stems, and the border a wavy stem with medallions of similar design.
Dimensions
  • Back to front length: 10.75in
  • Width: 17in
Historical measurements taken from register.
Collection
Accession number
T.223-1912

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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