Cap

Peruvian

18th century

Object Place: Cusco, Peru

Medium/Technique Linen plain weave embroidered with wool and metallic threads

Dimensions Overall (measured flat): 78.7 x 20 cm (31 x 7 7/8 in.)
Other (cap height without lappets): 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)

Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, by exchange

Accession Number2002.627

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionCap embroidered with brown wool and gilt-metallic yarn in floral, animal, and geometric motifs.

ProvenanceCollected by Benn Weisser-Varron in Peru during the 1960s; Purchased at Equator Gallery, Boston, by the MFA, December 18, 2002