Woman's coif: T.3-1948

Current Location: In storage

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Woman's coif

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Description

Linen, bleached, worked with linen thread in open chain, eyelet hole, needle point, and needle weaving stitches. A repeat pattern of circular stems (a double line of chain with eyelet holes between) with stylised buds, leaves, flowers and pomegranates, the fillings needle point and needle weaving. Original tapes and front edged with 3/4" bobbin lace.

Notes

History note: Acquired by Miss D. Pleydell-Bouverie at Christie's sale, 8 July 1940, Lot No. 1609. Presented to this Red Cross sale by Mrs B. W. Bond.

Legal notes

Given by Miss D. Pleydell-Bouverie

Measurements and weight

Height: 8 in
Width: 8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948-04-17) by Pleydell-Bouverie, D. Miss

Dating

16th Century, Late
Circa 1575 CE - Circa 1599 CE

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.3-1948
Primary reference Number: 197673
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 27 February 2014 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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