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Woman's cap (coif) and forehead cloth of undyed linen embroidered with silver and gilt-silver yarns and spangles in daffodil scroll pattern. Good condition. Same pattern as 43.243. [Coif (a), forehead cloth (b)]

Provenance

Originally belonged to the Wodehouse family, Kimberley, Norfolk, England; Purchased in London by Elizabeth Day McCormick, early 20th century; Gift to the MFA, 1943

Credit Line

The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection

Woman's coif and forehead cloth

  • English, about 1610–15
England
Dimensions
Coif (center back): 25 cm (9 13/16 in.) Forehead cloth: 17 x 36 cm (6 11/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Medium or Technique
Linen plain weave, embroidered with silk and metallic threads and spangles; metallic bobbin lace
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
43.244a-b
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