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Cope Hood

This is a Cope hood. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is linen, silk, metal and its technique is embroidered and couched on cut velvet weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Misses Hernstadt. It is credited Gift of the Misses Hernstadt.

  • Mirror
  • engraved and silvered glass; carved, gessoed, and gilt wood.
  • Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
  • 1915-16-8-a

Its dimensions are

H x W: 124 x 64 cm (48 13/16 x 25 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cope Hood; linen, silk, metal; H x W: 124 x 64 cm (48 13/16 x 25 3/16 in.); Gift of the Misses Hernstadt; 1953-110-4

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18394421/ |title=Cope Hood |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=24 April 2024 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>