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Man's cap
French
18th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Embroidery
Dimensions
22.1 cm (8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.313
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGround: white silk taffeta. Design: crown cut pie-shape in four sections, each with floral spray tied in ribbon bow, turned up brim with small floral sprays tied with double ribbon bows. Worked with bright polychrome silks in satin, stem, knot, bullion knot and chain stitches. Brim edged with gold bobbin lace; small tassel of gold bobbin lace at top center of cap crown. Lined with bright pinkish red silk.
ProvenanceLent by Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick, February 15, 1943.