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Lady's cap
German
Late 18th–early 19th century
Medium/Technique
Silk
Dimensions
12 x 17 cm (4 3/4 x 6 11/16 in.); Legacy dimension: .17 x .12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number01.8
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCloth of silver with a design of flowers woven with silver and gold thread and red, greed and black silk. This brocade covers a hard frame. The whole is decorated with silver lace. One side of the back is piped with red silk. The narrow lace around the face is an early piece of machine lace, made with looped reseau.