19th century
Woman's triangular cap heavily decorated with metal thread embroidery and applied spangles of varying sizes. In addition it has a long veil in blue silk (very poor condition) tht is embroidered with stylised floral motifs and scrolls in pale cream floss silk.
TRC 2016.0418
Cap with veil
Textile Research Centre
Linen silk cotton metal
Factory woven cloth hand embroidered (satin stitch stem stitch) metal thread embroidery applied spangles