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A Piped Straw Baby's Headband - France Circa 1860

$946.53
£704.50
€790
CA$1,296.51
A$1,442.01
CHF 752.97
MX$17,547.69
NOK 9,616.59
SEK 9,018.67
DKK 6,013.99
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Circa 1850-1880 France Precious tuyautée straw embroidery Baby's Headband from the French Second Empire period. This is a small oval-shaped helmet used to protect the heads of young children learning to walk. Made from knotted and openwork straw hose embroidery, it is encircled by a Prussian blue velvet beading with a blue velvet chenille appliqué on the top. Inside is a strip of white tarlatan gauze and an elastic band added later. A fragile and moving collector's item with a few repairs to the straw at the level of the days. Only defect to report. Good structural condition. Rare collector's item. Dimensions : Head circumference 47 cm, height 9 cm. Similar references: MUCEM Marseille (former collections of the Musée des ATP Paris)- Inv 7028 Musée du Chapeau in Chazelles-sur-Lyon
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: Head circumference 47 cm (EU)
  • Style:
    1850-1880 (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good Condition and Color.
  • Seller Location:
    Toulon, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU633325598752

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