Loading

Man's cloak band

unknown1634/1636

The Bowes Museum

The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle, United Kingdom

This is a falling band, a separate collar, known as a cloak band in the 17th century, as it spread widely over the shoulders. It is linen with linen cutwork and the outer band is geometric lace. Superb skill is shown here in depicting natural forms like the poppy heads, lilies and leaves.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Man's cloak band
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date: 1634/1636
  • Acquisition: The Bowes Museum
  • Type: Textiles
  • Medium: Lace
The Bowes Museum

Additional Items

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites