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1700 / 1799, Czechia

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1700 / 1799, Czechia

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Victoria and Albert MuseumVictoria and Albert Museum
Identifier
512-1908
Acquisition
Gift of Aymer Vallance
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Technique
Velvet
Depiction
  • Geometrical motif 74%
  • Geometrical motif 83%
  • Geometrical motif 79%
Dimension
54.2 cm (length)
Production time
1700 / 1799
17th century (dates CE)
18th century (dates CE)
Production place
Czechia

Description

This object is a bridal headband from the Egerland, a German-speaking area in the north-east part of the Czech Republic. The pendant leaves were deliberately hung loosely from their mounts, so that they flickered when worn, reflecting the light and making a noise like bells. This was intended to deflect any potential evil from the bride, and demonstrates the survival of a belief dating back to medieval times. It was given to the museum in 1908, together with some other Dalmatian traditional jewellery, by Aymer Vallance, a leading member of the Oxford Movement in the 19th century, and a supporter of William Morris’ Arts and Crafts. It was originally described as a Norwegian belt, probably due to the numerous leaf-shaped pendants. Band made from a strip of stiff material, covered on the front with black (now faded to a dark brown) velvet, and on the back with cream (formerly red). There are 17 gilt metal appliqués sewn along the front of the band, each with six rounded points, like a snowflake, and with a large hook sticking out at right angles in the centre. Each hook supports a gilt metal leaf-shaped pendant. Two rosettes are sewn, side by side, to each end, each with a large loop at the outer side for fastening. Stiff head band with gilt metal appliqués and leaf-shaped pendants (Glockenbendel), Egerland (Czech Republic), 18th century. The headband made of stiff material covered with plain woven linen or silk (originally red, now cream) to which a silk velvet ribbon (once black, now brown) has been applied.

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