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Like a man's nightcap, a woman's coif and forehead cloth were informal headwear. The forehead cloth was worn under the coif (a small close-fitting cap), and could be decorated to complement it.

In Western Europe it was customary for both men and women to cover their heads outdoors until the 1960s. A hat was an essential part of respectable dress and, from a health perspective, head coverings were considered necessary to protect against chills and disease.

Details

  • Title: Forehead cloth
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1600/1625
  • Location: England
  • Provenance: Bequeathed by Miss C. M. Slee
  • Medium: Linen, embroidered with white linen thread

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