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Blackwork cap

Description

Cap, c. 1600-1630. Woman's un-made cap or coif of white/cream plain weave linen, decorated with design of flower motifs in blackwork embroidery using black silk thread with metal thread detail, with trailing stems in metal threads.

  • Measurements

  • Length

    24.6

  • Width

    42 cm

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust