Lot 224
  • 224

A Woman's Sabbath Cap (Kupka), Poland, 19th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

silk, canvas, gold thread embroidery, sequins, with silver lace edging 1 1/2 in., made in two pieces.
width 17 3/4 in., depth 11 3/4 in.
45 cm; 30 cm

This magnificent hat was worn on the Sabbath and holidays to cover the hair of a married Jewish woman. Such an elegant bonnet was owned by a well-to-do woman.