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Woman's turban
French
1790–1810
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk faille, silk satin, net trim, buttons, and silk chenille cord trim
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm (5 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.194
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite ribbed silk crown, encircled with gathered satin sash caught with tabs of ribbed silk piped with satin and satin-covered buttons. Narrow brim of ribbed silk, satin and net rolled over chenille and floss silk braid. Stiffened gauze lining.
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, to MFA 1944