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Cap

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red velvet cap with wide, flat top and rounded body, featuring gold embroidery on the body and top. The embroidery on the body consists of floral patterns and scrollwork. A decorative gold trim borders the bottom of the body and top of the cap. The cap sits on a white stand.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
silk, metal thread
Culture
European
Dimensions
600 × 407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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