Headdress
Object number2015.12.1
Made by
Marimiliane Heilmann
Date1800-1850
OriginWallerstein, Germany
MediumGold; Silver; Cotton; Paper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Katherine Thomas
DescriptionGold and gray woman's headdress. A floral pattern embroidered with silver thread and silver pailletters on gold foil-like ground (gold leaf?). Interior is lined with pink fabrics. Off-white paper label adhered on interior of headdress and has black printed German text.Dimensions2.375 x 5.438 x 6.5 in. (6 x 13.8 x 16.5 cm)InscriptionsInterior has off-white paper label with black printed text "Echtes Gold und Silver / zu haben bei / Marimiliane Heilmann / in Wallerftein" "Having Genuine Gold and Silver at Marimiliane Heilmann in Wallerftein" [maybe Wallerstein].
Historical NotesSouth German Folkloric Woman's headdress that was owned by Sabina Heilman, mother of George Heilman, born 1807.
Previous owner
Sabina Heilman
On View
Not on view
c. 1950
2015
1951
c. 1950
c. 1950