A linen coif finely embroidered in coloured silks and gilt threads with coiling stems enclosing flowers including pansies and honeysuckle, predominantly in detached buttonhole and plaited braid stitch, embellished with spangles--16.5 x 9.5in. (41 x 24cm.), English, early 17th century

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