Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The cap has a gathered border and a scalloped edge. The design is of scrolling floral bands, foliage and rosettes. There is a ruffle around the cap and neck edge. It has an ecru color. The surface is smooth like light weight muslin. The type of lace is binche with a boule de neige ground.

Made from:

Linen

Made in:

Belgium

Date made:

18th c.

Size:

31.1 × 27.6 cm (12 1/4 × 10 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.82

Class:

LACE

Signature marks:

tag No 18 Binche Cap with/lappets Very rare Sewn to satin band This is on blue paper and written in black ink.

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973