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1953-866, Cap
Cap
1953-866, Cap

Cap

Date1700-1760
MediumLinen
DimensionsH: 10 3/4"; W: 23 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-866
DescriptionWoman's unmade cap of linen bobbin lace. Cap is a flat semicircle with extensions on either side, corresponding to the cheeks when worn. Cap was probably intended to be gathered along the circular part for shaping at the back of the neck. The lace is constructed with narrow lines of brides that connect almost-solid pattern of flower basket in scrolled cartouche surrounded by varied floral sprays. Numerous later stitch lines indicate repairs or later re-shaping.

Construction History:

1. 1700-1760: Initial Construction
2. September 4, 1956: Cleaning, checking, restoring by Ernest LoNano.
ProvenanceEx Coll: James Frere, Bluemantle Pursuivant, College of Heralds. At one time exhibited at the London Museum, Lancaster House.
Record
ca. 1850 from 1790-1810 textile
1974-109,1, Coif
1585-1610
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Lappet lace.
1680-1700
Record
1700-1750
Record
1700-1750
DS2001-0383
ca. 1745, with later alterations
DS1991-0533
1750-1800
Record photo by LB.
1730-1760
Record 1964-387
1850-1870
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Lace.
1680-1700