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1937

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2025

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Cap

This is a Cap. It is dated 17th–18th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk, metallic threads and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Herman A. Elsberg. It is credited Gift of Herman A. Elsberg.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm (5 1/2 x 7 x 7 in.)

Cite this object as

Cap; silk, metallic threads; H x W x D: 14 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm (5 1/2 x 7 x 7 in.); Gift of Herman A. Elsberg; 1937-49-1

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-6.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18344921/ |title=Cap |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=27 October 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>