Court Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of Court Headdress by an unknown artist. The headdress is rounded on top and back, resembling a cap, with a flat front and an open latticework section at the forehead. The base of the headdress is black with long, fuzzy black strips hanging down at the back. The exterior is entirely covered with floral appliques in various sizes and shapes. The appliques are sewn or pinned onto the surface, overlapping in some areas, and are made of fabric or metal. Some details are shiny while others are flat. The background behind the headdress is plain.