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Woman's coif and forehead cloth
English
about 1610–15
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave, embroidered with silk and metallic threads and spangles; metallic bobbin lace
Dimensions
Coif (center back): 25 cm (9 13/16 in.)
Forehead cloth: 17 x 36 cm (6 11/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Forehead cloth: 17 x 36 cm (6 11/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.244a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman'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)]
ProvenanceOriginally belonged to the Wodehouse family, Kimberley, Norfolk, England; Purchased in London by Elizabeth Day McCormick, early 20th century; Gift to the MFA, 1943