Cap

NameCap

CultureGerman

Datefourth quarter 19th century

Place madeGermany, Europe

Mediumsilk, glass, linen

Dimensions6 x 10 in. (15.2 x 25.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019; Brooklyn Museum Collection, 1924

Object numberA.2021.8.26

Collections

Europe

DescriptionTwo-tone red, white, and purple floral silk brocade; overall embroidery of polychrome sequin, gilt metal pressed disks, polychrome glass stones, silver purl and copper foil; cream crimped machine-made net lace; black figured weave ribbon; black needle-run net lace; natural plain weave linen; fuchsia plain weave silk; fitted; deep front point; curved wings at back; narrow round caul; brocade at center front; plain weave silk binding and lace at edges; ribbon bow and streamers; needle-run lace overlay