Cap

Dateca. 1700

MediumRibbed silk, embroidered with silk and silver metallic threads; lined with ribbed silk

DimensionsOH: 10" W: 12 5/8"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg

Object number1991-496

DescriptionMan's cap of golden yellow ribbed silk, embroidered in yellow silk satin stitches and knots and couched silver metallic threads. Design consists of scrolls enclosing strapwork or basketweave pattern with additional stylized flowers and leaves. Cap has high rounded crown cut from two pieces of fabric with the addition of two darts to shape the curve. Cuffs angle out to peaks. Cap is lined with cream color finely ribbed silk; cuff self lined.
Label TextMany men covered their shaved heads with decorative, comfortable caps when they removed their fashionable wigs.

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