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19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cap of linen, embroidered with coloured silks and cotton threads, there is a band of insertion woven in red and white cotton, and a border of bobbin-lace in linen and woollen threads. Various embroidered patterns of geometrical character, some in drawnwork. The pattern of lace is also geometrical.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Linen with embroidery in coloured silks and cotton thread, woven cotton insertion and bobbin lace
Brief description
Cap, linen with embroidery in coloured silks and cotton thread, Slovakia, 19th century
Physical description
Cap of linen, embroidered with coloured silks and cotton threads, there is a band of insertion woven in red and white cotton, and a border of bobbin-lace in linen and woollen threads. Various embroidered patterns of geometrical character, some in drawnwork. The pattern of lace is also geometrical.
Dimensions
  • Depth: 12.5in
  • Width: 17.5in
Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 82182/1903.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
87-1903

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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