Urvädersluva (woman’s yellow over-cap for bad weather)

NameCap

CultureSwedish

Date19th century

Place madeLeksand parish, SWEDEN, Europe

MediumWool, linen, dye

Dimensions10 5/8 × 10 1/4 × 8 1/16 in. (27 × 26 × 20.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Kersti Jobs-Björklöf, A.2020.16.2

Object numberA.2020.16.2

ProvenancePurchased by the donor as gifts for the museum in March 2019 from one of the local "costume markets" (dräktmarknad0, this one (formerly known as the Dräktbytardag/Costume Exchange Day) has been held annually sine 2004 by the Leksand Folk Dance Team (Leksands Folkdanslag0.

DescriptionCap has yellow exterior gathered at the back to create a peaked crown. Front of had is folded over to that the lining becomes a white brim that frames the wearers face. No tie present.