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Man's cap
French
18th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Embroidery
Dimensions
20 cm (7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.312
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCrown cut in four pie-shaped pieces, wide turned back brim pointed at sides. Ground: crown, white silk taffeta; brim, yellowish green silk taffeta. Design: in each section of crown realistically drawn floral spray against scroll and lattice work motif; brim, four floral sprays each with scroll and lattice work motif. Worked with silks in pinks, orange, yellowish green, blue, bluish purple, and gold metal thread in satin, stem, knot, cross, and couching stitches. Lined with white silk taffeta.
ProvenanceLent by Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick, February 15, 1943.