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A headdress from Ponts-de-Cé, known as a ‘coiffe à grand dev…
See original version (French)
145
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A headdress from Ponts-de-Cé, known as a ‘coiffe à grand dev…
See original version (French)
Estimate €50 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
A headdress from Ponts-de-Cé, known as a ‘coiffe à grand devant’, made of cotton muslin and richly embroidered with flowers and foliage, embellished with needle-lace. The headband, made of tulle and Valenciennes lace, features wide piping at the sides and is flat at the front; it is adorned with a large cotton bow edged with machine-made lace.
This headdress has been prepared, starched and is displayed on a mannequin head.
Late 19th century, early 20th century.
(Good condition; the cotton bow has been replaced and there are slight foxing marks).
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Ref. : 0028780 - 44
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