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Woman's coif and forehead cloth
English, about 1610–1615
England
Coif (center back): 25 cm (9 13/16 in.)
Forehead cloth: 17 x 36 cm (6 11/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Linen plain weave, embroidered with silk and metallic threads and spangles; metallic bobbin lace
Classification: CostumesObject is currently not on viewWoman'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)] Museum of Fine Arts, BostonThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, 1943
Accession number: 43.244a-bProvenance/Ownership History: Originally belonged to the Wodehouse family, Kimberley, Norfolk, England; Purchased in London by Elizabeth Day McCormick, early 20th century; Gift to the MFA, 1943
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