Woman’s Embroidered Cap with Lace | Drahovce, Slovakia

$300.00

Out of stock

Description

Origin: Slovakia | Drahovce village
Era: Early 20th century (circa 1910-1930)
Condition: very good; minor wear; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements: 18.5″ length of lace across front
Additional Notes: Handmade wedding cap from the village of Drahovce in western Slovakia and a particularly spectacular example. The cap is hand embroidered with metallic thread and trimmed with a band of handmade bobbin lace on the front. In excellent condition with just some minor tarnish and slight wear to the embroidery. The cap dates to the early 20th century and is a masterpiece of regional handcraft.

Additional information

Weight .5 lbs
Condition

Suitable for wear

Era

Early 20th Century (circa 1910-1930)

Gender

Women's clothing