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Collections

Woman's Wedding Headdressfirst quarter of the 20th century

Not on view
Textile object with allover gold brocade diamond pattern, striped multicolor edge trim, and a dangling silver chain with small bead finials
Tall pointed textile hat covered in gold and black woven geometric diamond lattice pattern, with a vertical seam running from apex to base and metallic tassel cords at the lower corners.
Title
Woman's Wedding Headdress
Place Made
Yemen
Date Made
first quarter of the 20th century
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread satin with metallic-thread weft float patterning bound in twill(lampas) with silk and metallic-thread embroidery, metal chain link, and metal ornaments
Dimensions
Overall (excluding tassels): 18 1/4 × 10 in. (46.36 × 25.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Harris
Accession Number
M.83.184.17
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles