Cap crown
Unknown Artist
18th century
Medium
Bobbin lace, point d'Angleterre
Dimensions
H. 7 1/2 x W. 9 inches (19.1 x 22.9 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Flemish, Brussels
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum, 1953
Accession Number
53.162.49
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Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Cap crown*, crafted in the 18th century by unknown Flemish artisan from Brussels, exemplifies the pinnacle of bobbin lace artistry. Measuring just 7½ by 9 inches, this delicate piece of point d'Angleterre lace—named after its popularity in England—was designed as an ornamental crown for women's caps, a fashionable accessory among Europe's elite. Its intricate floral motifs, a hallmark of Brussels lace, bloom in fine threads, showcasing the meticulous bobbin technique where pairs of threads are twisted and plied to create raised, sculptural patterns. Point d'Angleterre emerged ...