Cap, Alsace, France

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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ERS Needlework Collection

Name/Title

Cap, Alsace, France

Entry/Object ID

1999.3.1

Tags

Goldwork, Alsace, Cap, Embroidery

Description

The small cap with elaborate scrolling fan shaped border with metallic thread centering blue floral sprays decorated with wire and gold paillettes, some flowers inset with faux gems

Use

Man's cap

Context

Made for lounging and sleepwear

Collection

ERS Decorative Objects

Category

Clothing and dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Cap, Hat

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Linen

Material

Gold Metallic thread

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous

Time Period

18th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

Alsace, France

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Hierarchy Name

Embroidery

Concept

gold braid, boudoir caps

Dimensions

Height

9-1/4 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good