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Woman's Headdress (Marriage Coif)early 20th century

Not on view
Textile headdress or hat with a tall green velvet body edged in gold metallic lace, a striped red and black upper section, and rust-orange tassels hanging from the hem

Unknown, Woman's Headdress (Marriage Coif), early 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of James Galanos, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Woman's Headdress (Marriage Coif)
Place Made
Tunisia
Date Made
early 20th century
Medium
Silk velvet and silk plain weave with supplementary warp patterning, with metallic-thread embroidery, metal sequins, and silk tassels
Dimensions
Length: 28 1/2 in. (72.39 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of James Galanos
Accession Number
AC1998.250.25
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles