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Fox-skin cap
Fox fur hat worn by Dr William Price (1800-93) of Llantrisant. Made from the skin and tail of a fox, legs included. The skin has been shaped to fit the head by stitching under the front legs. The tail has been removed and repositioned on top of the head with a stitch through the skin and the length of the tail extends down the back of the head.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
50.5.1
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Price, William (Dr)
Association Type: Wear
Date: 19th century
Place: Llantrisant
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 720
Width
(mm): 520
Techniques
Hand sewn
Material
Fur
Skin
Hair
Location
In store
Classification
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