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Cap Crown (Belgium)

This is a Cap crown. It is dated 1700–1750 and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is linen and its technique is bobbin lace, brussels style. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Early in the 18th century, a woman's cap lost its high peaked front. The set of lace for the cap now included a cap crown, a band for the brim and a pair of streamers.

This object was donated by Henry O. Milliken. It is credited Gift of Henry Oothout Milliken in memory of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22.5 x 30 cm (8 7/8 x 11 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cap Crown (Belgium); linen; H x W: 22.5 x 30 cm (8 7/8 x 11 13/16 in.); Gift of Henry Oothout Milliken in memory of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes; 1943-18-1

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