Woman’s cap

NameCap

Maker Anna Jordal Drägthandel (1856 - 1925)

CultureNorwegian

Date1900-1920

(not assigned)Odda, Hardanger, NORWAY, Europe

MediumWool, linen, cotton, silk ribbon, velveteen ribbon, glass beads, metallic threads/gold bobbin lace

Dimensions11 1/2 × 11 1/8 × 1/4 in. (29.2 × 28.2 × 0.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Friends of Folk Art, Folk Art Flea Market, A.2017.64.16

Object numberA.2017.64.16

DescriptionThis red wool cap is divided into four panels by gold metallic threads in a continuous wave pattern and black ribbon with purple floral designs. A beaded spoke pattern at center in each of the four sections is fashioned from round and bugle beads in blue, gold, and white. It is lined with white cotton. Fine black wool ribbons serve as ties.