Embroidered Headdress Cap | Polomka, Slovakia

$75.00

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Description

Origin: Slovakia | Horehronie | Polomka or Zavadka nad Hronom village
Era: Early 20th century (circa 1910-1930)
Condition: fair; stains and age spotting; worn areas of embroidery and lace; recommended for display only
Measurements: 14″ across x 8″ tall in the front (as shown in the first photo)
Additional Notes: Characteristic embroidered married woman’s cap worn in the villages of Polomka and Zavadka nad Hronom in central Slovakia. Densely embroidered by hand on linen with handmade bobbin lace on the front. The final photo above shows how these caps were worn.

Additional information

Weight .5 lbs
Condition

Suitable for display only

Era

Early 20th Century (circa 1910-1930)

Gender

Women's clothing