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CH1980.325

White muslin with panel of insertions, alternating m/c Valenciennes lace and m/c white work embroidery in centre of crown. Edged at front with double muslin frill (lace edged) at sides with triple frill at front. Plain rounded section at back, probably to cover, or enclose chignon. Probably originally had muslin or ribbon lappets hanging at sides. Ref. A. Buck, Victorian Costume & Costume Accessories, pp. 127-30; & de Courtais, Women's Headdress and Hairstyles, 1973, p. 127, fig. 278.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1980.325
Accession Date: 22 Jul 1980

Material

Cotton/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length420mmOverall length.

 

 

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