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Cap

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige fabric cap with embroidered designs. Red, green, and yellow thread used for embroidery. A figure in a dress sits on the front. Animals and stars embroidered around the figure. A wide band of embroidered design around the bottom. The band features a spiky red design flanked by animals. Tied at the top with a bow. Cap titled "Cap" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
first quarter 17th century
Medium
silk, linen
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 522 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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