Cap
Date1730-1750
OriginEurope, Italy (probably)
MediumSilk and metallic threads on silk, silver lace, silk-wrapped vellum topknot, linen lining, unknown stiffening (possibly paper)
DimensionsHeight: 7"
Width (lying flat) 12 3/4"
Width (lying flat) 12 3/4"
Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors
Object number1971-1382
DescriptionMan's cap of red ribbed silk, dome shaped, embroidered with polychrome floss silk and metallic cord. Crown is embroidered with a flower in shades of pink in each of four sections. The sections are defined by strips of galloon tape. The shaped edge of the cuff is embroidered in a stylized floral and vine motif and trimmed with metallic lace. A red silk and metallic pompon ornaments the top. Linen lining.ProvenanceEx Coll: Anonymous owners, Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen
1700-1750
1825-1840
1730-1750
1760-1780
ca. 1700
ca. 1740
Textile 1650-1660; made late 17th-early 18th c.(?)
1730 to 1750
1749 (dated)
Early 18th C.