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Headdress — Germany

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Written by: Isabella De LucaContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 209061
Germany

Headdress

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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Artist / MakerGermany
Date19th century
Culture / OriginGermany
MediumWide wired halo of black net embroidered with black silk. Beaded head band of blue, gold and black beads. Back of crown flat gilt wire and colored jewels over gilt foil; loops of figured black satin ribbon at back. Strings of black moire ribbon
DepartmentTextiles
TypeCostume and Accessories
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