Cap
(18th century)
Medium
cotton, linen (lining, tassel)
Measurements
61.0 cm (outer circumference) 19.0 cm (height) 21.0 cm (width)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1982
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Accession Number
CT97-1982
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
White gentleman’s quilted cap with flowers, grapes and leaves. Dome shaped with turn back, top trimmed, with knotted linen tassel.
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