TWO SILK KNIT SILK WORKMAN'S CAPS, ITALY, 17TH C

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  • Lot: 173
  • November 2009 Museum Fashion & Textile Sale
  • New York City
Both knit in alternating striped bands: 1 Sardinian long cone shape, deep rose, 1 band w/ raised wheat motif & 1 w/ horizontal rows of raised short tubes, at cap top red chenille knots suspend 3 silk covered wood tassels, Ht 16.5", Wd around head 28"; 1 Sicilian fitted cape in light rose w/ tan top, 1 band w/ rows of small opposite raised leaves & 1 wider band w/ branching wheat heads, top tassel pink & white silk over wood form w/ 13 smaller silk tassels attached, Ht 8", Wd 22"; excellent. CWF

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  • Price Realized: $ 840
  • Category: Hats
  • Era: Ancient
  • Condition: Excellent

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