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J. Smyth
Woman's Wedding Headdressfirst quarter of the 20th century

Not on view
Embroidered textile panel in olive-tan ground with metallic threadwork, sequins, horizontal decorative bands, and multicolored yarn tassels along the sides and lower edge

J. Smyth, Unknown, Woman's Wedding Headdress, first quarter of the 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Murray Ward, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Maker
J. Smyth
Ireland, 1773-1840
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Woman's Wedding Headdress
Place Made
Tunisia
Date Made
first quarter of the 20th century
Medium
Silk plain weave with supplementary warp patterning, metallic-thread embroidery, metal sequins, silk fringe, and metal wrapped silk cord
Dimensions
Overall (excluding tassels): 36 × 14 in. (91.44 × 35.56 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Murray Ward
Accession Number
M.81.258.6
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles