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
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2015
