coif & forehead cloth
Summary
Linen coif and forehead cloth, with cutwork embroidery and spangles. coif: one length of material shaped at each end and folded in half, seamed from edges half way to fold at top, hem at lower edge for drawstring (missing); cutwork in alternating lattice and eight-pointed star pattern with small squares between each line and scattered with spangles forehead cloth: triangular with small tabs at each end of long side; cut work as in coif; edged with plaited braid.
Object Name
coif & forehead cloth
Date Created
1600-1630
Dimensions
Coif: 22cm x 21cm
Forehead cloth: 38cm x 16cm
accession number
2003.77/2
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Medium
Credit
Accepted by HM Government in lieu of inheritance tax and allocated to Manchester Art Gallery, 2002.
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