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Man's cap: T.9-1947

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Linen, embroidered with polychrome silks, silver and silver-gilt threads. The brim is edged with metal thread bobbin lace.
The cap comprises four joined panels each decorated with coiling stems carrying leaves, flower sprays, insects and birds.

Legal notes

Given by Louis C.G. Clarke, MA

Measurements and weight

Height: 11ΒΌ in
Width: 9 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1947-09) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

16th Century, Late-17th Century, Early#
Circa 1575 CE - Circa 1625 CE

School or Style

English

Components of the work

Embroidery composed of silver thread silk silver-gilt thread
Fabric composed of linen

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.9-1947
Primary reference Number: 139879
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 5 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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