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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Cap.
Cap
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Cap.

Cap

Date1720-1750
MediumCotton/linen embroidered with wool; linen bobbin lace.
DimensionsTop to bottom: 7"
Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors
Object number1971-1374
DescriptionMan's domed cap of cotton/linen embroidered with polychrome crewels in exotic flowers using chain stitches. Crown is divided into four sections and outlined by lace trim. Cuff is embroidered with crewels and edged with lace. Linen lining.
ProvenanceEx Coll; Anonymous Owners; probably Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen. Attached note reads "Bought in 1910 at Victoria and Albert Museum, English 17th c."
Record
1720-1740
Record
Early 18th C.
Record
1700-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Cap.
1730-1760
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Cap.
1730-1750
1974-265, Sewing Case
ca. 1795
KC1966-267
1760-1780
DS1998-420
ca. 1680, remade later
Record
ca. 1720
Record
1730-1750 materials, remade 20th century