Maiden’s Crown Headdress

Late 18th century

Mother of pearl, pearls, colored glass, stringing, laid embroidery. 9 х 32
В-2709
Пост. из МЦУБШ, ранее находился в собрании В. В. Суслова
Собрание А. А. Половцова

Period 18th century
TypologyFolk costume | Hats | Embroidery
Keywords Folk costume | female costume | headdress | Collection of Alexander Polovtsov
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The crown with darkened mother of pearl and small pearls is similar to the openwork headdress worn by Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna in her portrait dating from the 1790s.

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