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Cap Piece

This is a Cap piece. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is metallic embroidery, sequins on cotton foundation with linen backing and its technique is embroidered, padded satin stitches on velvet foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Ida-Gro Dahlerup. It is credited Gift of Ida-Gro Dahlerup.

Its dimensions are

diam.: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Cap Piece; metallic embroidery, sequins on cotton foundation with linen backing; diam.: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); Gift of Ida-Gro Dahlerup; 1969-34-8-b

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18469473/ |title=Cap Piece |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=26 April 2024 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>