Cap crown
Unknown Artist
second quarter 18th century
Medium
Bobbin lace, point d'Angleterre
Dimensions
L. 11 x W. 8 1/2 inches (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Flemish
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. John Jacob Astor, 1888
Accession Number
88.1.68
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite **Cap crown** from the second quarter of the 18th century showcases the pinnacle of Flemish lace-making artistry. Crafted as bobbin lace in the refined **point d'Angleterre** style—a specialty that mimicked English lace patterns while highlighting local virtuosity—this piece measures 11 x 8½ inches and was designed as an ornamental crown for a woman's cap. Its delicate floral motifs, a hallmark of the era's decorative textiles, evoke the opulent gardens of Europe's aristocracy. Bobbin lace technique involved twisting and intertwining fine linen threads on a pillow with pins, al...