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Cap 1971-1379
Cap
Cap 1971-1379

Cap

Date1700-1740
MediumSilk; couched metallic thread; block printed linen lining.
DimensionsTop to bottom: 8"
Credit LineGift of an Anonymous Donor
Object number1971-1379
DescriptionMan's domed cap of green silk embroidered with couched metallic threads in scrolling and coiling floral pattern. Cuff is similarly embroidered and edged with metallic bobbin lace. Lining of natural-color linen block-printed in red and black in a large-scale floral and scroll pattern.
Label TextMen wore caps to cover their shaved heads on occasions when they removed their wigs. Although the silk and metallic thread needlework and lace give this cap great exterior beauty, the hidden block-printed lining is even rarer. Few early printed textiles have survived. This lining undoubtedly survived because the embroidered cap was a treasured keepsake.



ProvenanceEx Coll: Tomlinson, Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen, Leopold Ikle'.
Record
Ca. 1700
Record photo by LB.
Textile 1650-1660; altered later.
Record
1700-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Apron.
1730-1740
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Cap.
ca. 1700
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Glove.
1610-1620
Record
Early 18th C.
DS1987-143
Shown:1985-215,1-2
Textile 1650-1660; made late 17th-early 18th c.(?)
Record photo by LB.
1730-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Cap.
1730-1760