Man's Nightcap
Unknown Artist
late 1500s
Medium
Silk, silver thread, plaited braiding, linen; embroidery: chain and buttonhole stitches
Dimensions
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Classification
Embroidery
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Accession Number
1950.352
About this artwork
This luxurious man’s nightcap is densely embroidered with rich scrolling vines bearing stylized flowers and leaves. The crown is cut in quarters but is still in one piece; the seams are concealed with plaited braid work. The turned-up brim is decorated with silver bobbin lace edging and spangles, or polished metal discs.