Woman's cap, Medium: linen Technique: bobbin lace, needle lace, Bonnet-like cap of un-dyed linen gathered to arched opening at nape and at crown. Arch at crown filled with reticella; narrow reticello band running along front edge on either side. Broad band of Valencienne bobbin lace forms rectangular brim with confronted animals and double-headed eagle on a heavy mesh ground., Belgium or Germany, late 17th–18th century, costume & accessories, Woman's cap

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