Cap
Dateca. 1700
OriginEurope
MediumRibbed silk, embroidered with silk and silver metallic threads; lined with ribbed silk
DimensionsOH: 10" W: 12 5/8"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg
Object number1991-496
DescriptionMan's cap of golden yellow ribbed silk, embroidered in yellow silk satin stitches and knots and couched silver metallic threads. Design consists of scrolls enclosing strapwork or basketweave pattern with additional stylized flowers and leaves. Cap has high rounded crown cut from two pieces of fabric with the addition of two darts to shape the curve. Cuffs angle out to peaks. Cap is lined with cream color finely ribbed silk; cuff self lined.Label TextMany men covered their shaved heads with decorative, comfortable caps when they removed their fashionable wigs.
