1690 / 1699, England

1690 / 1699, England

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T.95-1967
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Nightcap of embroidered scarlet velvet in silver and silver gilt. The cap is arranged in four panels, squared off at the crown and gathered into the centre. The brim is shaped to a split point at the centre front and back. There is a formal embroidered tree shape in silver thread on the two side and the centre front panel. Formal arcaded and scalloped floral embroidered bands the brim with a pomegranate shape filled with gilt thread and arranged at the centre front. Lined with red silk. Nightcap of embroidered velvet in silver and silver gilt, England, 1690-1699