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Cap

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White lace cap with a teardrop shape and wide, scalloped brim. The cap is made of intricately patterned lace with floral designs and geometric shapes. The lace has a textured appearance with various sized holes throughout. The cap sits on a flat surface against a plain background that gradates from light green at the top to beige at the bottom. The artist of the piece is unknown but the title is "Cap".

Artwork Details

Date
17th century–18th century
Medium
[no medium available]
Culture
probably Swiss
Dimensions
600 × 456 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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