CAPS, Mid 19th Century
CH1970.801.a-b
(a.) Night cap (possibly a morning cap) of white cotton lawn; soft, full crown of slightly coarser fabric, gathered to face-framing band with insertion of openwork white embroidery between; 3 small frills trimmed with whitework around the edge; lappet-like streamers 29cm long, trimmed at the lower edge with whitework, handsewn.
(b.) Night cap (possibly a morning cap) of white cotton lawn; soft crown gathered on lower edge, attached to broad, head-hugging bandeau, all whiteworked with large flowers and small openwork holes; front edge trimmed with 3 rows of small frills; drawstring at back; wide tape ties 38 cm long; handsewn.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1970.801.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 21 Sep 1970 |
| Credit: | Mrs E. Elgee |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 1000mm | Including lappets. |
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| length | 480mm | Around edge. |
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