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Cap of Liberty, navy blue with red border. Embroidered with flowers, crossed flags, sword and cap. Inscription 'Guerre Aux Tirans' on front of cap and wearer's name handwritten inside. Worn during the French Revolution.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F75.103
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Leach, Henry
Association Type: Wear
Date: 1795 (circa)
Place: France
Creation/Production
Period: 18th century
Acquisition
Donation, 7/4/1975
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 170
Height
(mm): 65
Techniques
Embroidery
Material
Velvet
Silk (fabric)
Location
In store
Classification
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