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Black silk and gold and silver thread embroidery on linen, England, 1580-1600. Silk and gilt thread embroidery on linen, using stem and darning stitches in black silk, chain and plait stitches for the gilt and silver. The cap is divided into four quarters

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Black silk and gold and silver thread embroidery on linen, England, 1580-1600. Silk and gilt thread embroidery on linen, using stem and darning stitches in black silk, chain and plait stitches for the gilt and silver. The cap is divided into four quarters and decorated with floral sprays in black and silver thread, the stems being worked in gold. The up-turned brim has a similar pattern.  Black silk and metal thread embroidery on linen.
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Title: Black silk and gold and silver thread embroidery on linen, England, 1580-1600. Silk and gilt thread embroidery on linen, using stem and darning stitches in black silk, chain and plait stitches for the gilt and silver. The cap is divided into four quarters
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Black silk and gold and silver thread embroidery on linen, England, 1580-1600.
 Silk and gilt thread embroidery on linen, using stem and darning stitches in black silk, chain and plait stitches for the gilt and silver.
The cap is divided into four quarters and decorated with floral sprays in black and silver thread, the stems being worked in gold.
The up-turned brim has a similar pattern.
  Black silk and metal thread embroidery on linen.

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