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Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Headdress by an unknown artist. A tall, black headdress made of shiny fabric with a gold-colored, semicircular piece on top. The headdress has a long, black fabric skirt with tassels on the edges and a rolled piece of fabric sitting in front. The gold piece features intricate designs and patterns. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
silk, metal
Dimensions
588 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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