Head cover

NameLeksandsdrakt

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date20th century

(not assigned)Sweden, Europe

MediumLinen, machine lace, commercial tape

Dimensions9 1/4 × 9 3/4 × 3/8 in. (23.5 × 24.7 × 0.9 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2017.32.11

Object numberFA.2017.32.11

Collections

Europe

DescriptionA black and white commercial tape unites the white linen rectangle to form the bonnet. It passes through two button holes to act as ties. A commercial lace borders the opening around the face.

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