Lace Cap Collection

Miss Harriet Jane Moore (1801-84) late 1850s-early 1860s (albumen print)
TRI136899 Miss Harriet Jane Moore (1801-84) late 1850s-early 1860s (albumen print) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); 20.2x15.8 cm; The Royal Institution, London, UK; © Royal Institution

Gabriel Varden (colour litho)
2775610 Gabriel Varden (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabriel Varden, from Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens)

Example of an optical illusion - composite picture of an old woman and a girl
5309088 Example of an optical illusion - composite picture of an old woman and a girl; (add.info.: Example of an optical illusion - composite picture of an old woman and a girl)

Mrs Kristina Magdalena Wargentin, 1769. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Mrs Kristina Magdalena Wargentin, 1769

Woman teases her lover, 1827-1828. Creator: Francis Conscience
Woman teases her lover, 1827-1828. " Jules est-tu drole comme ca!'. (Jules, you're so funny like that!). A young woman puts her lace cap on the head of her loved one

Mrs. Gladstone, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Gladstone, c1900. Portrait of Catherine Glynne, the wife of British prime minister William Gladstone. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Alexandre Antoine Roslin (1764-1799), married to Adelaïde Abraham, son of the artist, 18th century
Alexandre Antoine Roslin (1764-1799), married to Adelaide Abraham, son of the artist, 18th century

Portrait of Madame Baquoy, 1820. Creator: Andre Dutertre
Portrait of Madame Baquoy, 1820

Portrait of Mertijntje van Ceters (1609-24), 1623. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Mertijntje van Ceters (1609-24), 1623

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.34. (?). London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.34. (?). London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Nine hats and bonnets

Portrait of Anna van der Does (1609-1650), 1642. Creator: Paulus Hennekyn
Portrait of Anna van der Does (1609-1650), 1642. An eighteenth or nineteenth-century label on the back of this portrait states that the sitter is Anna van der Does, living from 1609 to 1650

Portrait of a Woman with a Lace Cap, c. 1823. Creator: Micah Williams
Portrait of a Woman with a Lace Cap, c. 1823

White Linen Corded Bonnet, 1935/1942. Creator: Richard Whitaker
White Linen Corded Bonnet, 1935/1942

Baby's Cap, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Whitaker
Baby's Cap, c. 1938

Baby's Lace Cap, 1935/1942. Creator: Richard Whitaker
Baby's Lace Cap, 1935/1942

Lace Cap, c. 1937. Creator: Gladys C. Parker
Lace Cap, c. 1937

Juliane Dorothea Kobke, née Ratz, the Artist's Mother-in-Law, 1843-1846. Creator: Christen Kobke
Juliane Dorothea Kobke, nee Ratz, the Artist's Mother-in-Law, 1843-1846

Sir Peter Mutton (oil on canvas)
NGW405344 Sir Peter Mutton (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); 71x61 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Seamstress, wearing a Bavolet headdress, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643. The Bavolet was a lace cap with a frill at
FLO4657424 Seamstress, wearing a Bavolet headdress, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643. The Bavolet was a lace cap with a frill at the back, also known as the curtain bonnet

Mary Stuart of Scotland, wife of King Francis II of France, 1542-1587. She wears a lace cap
FLO4657397 Mary Stuart of Scotland, wife of King Francis II of France, 1542-1587. She wears a lace cap, green especially with shoulder pads and band of gold embroidery, damask petticoat

Portrait of Mrs. William Evamy, c. 1843 (oil on canvas)
CH332997 Portrait of Mrs. William Evamy, c.1843 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Breton Woman at Prayer (oil on card)
SOU90606 Breton Woman at Prayer (oil on card) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 53.6x64.5 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; eSouthhampton City Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Mrs. Nevel (oil on canvas)
OJ379525 Portrait of Mrs. Nevel (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Philip van (1680-1753); 50.8x35.6 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; Dutch, out of copyright

Elizabeth Carter, engraved by Mackenzie, 1807 (engraving)
418522 Elizabeth Carter, engraved by Mackenzie, 1807 (engraving) by Smith, Joachim (18th century) (after); 17.9x10.9 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

A Zeeland Girl, 1904 (colour litho)
STC363484 A Zeeland Girl, 1904 (colour litho) by Jungman, Nico (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a portfolio of prints from the original watercolours;)

The Artists Mother, 1902 (tempera on panel)
BIR189850 The Artists Mother, 1902 (tempera on panel) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); 48.5x35.5 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Georgie, 1898 (tempera on panel)
Ma447012 Georgie, 1898 (tempera on panel) by Gaskin, Arthur Joseph (1862-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sitter is the artists wife, Georgie Gaskin, a designer of jewellery)

The Reader (Lydia Cassatt) c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
NUL100808 The Reader (Lydia Cassatt) c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 81.3x65 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Portrait of Cornelia Pronck, Wife of Albert Cuyper, at the age of 33, 1633 (oil on panel)
PWI91056 Portrait of Cornelia Pronck, Wife of Albert Cuyper, at the age of 33, 1633 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 60x47 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Dutch

Portrait of Mrs. George Beadnell, 1830-35 (oil on canvas)
DHM35982 Portrait of Mrs. George Beadnell, 1830-35 (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Henry William (1782-1875); 86x74 cm; Charles Dickens Museum, London

Family portrait of Madame Anthony and her children, 1785 (oil on canvas)
PWI83733 Family portrait of Madame Anthony and her children, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Prud hon, Pierre-Paul (1758-1823); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Phyllis Bedells, English ballerina and teacher (b / w photo)
3638955 Phyllis Bedells, English ballerina and teacher (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phyllis Bedells (1893-1985)

Portrait of Maria, Countess of Kintore (oil on canvas) (pair to 440534)
CH440535 Portrait of Maria, Countess of Kintore (oil on canvas) (pair to 440534) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (attr.); 73.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria)

Posy for Grandma
FLF36217 Posy for Grandma by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

French and German Bourgeois womens costumes, late 18th Century (engraving)
968792 French and German Bourgeois womens costumes, late 18th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French and German Bourgeois womens costumes)

Woman reading a letter (colour litho)
3104313 Woman reading a letter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman reading a letter)

Lavinia Fenton, afterwards Duchess of Bolton, engraved by Cornelius Apostool (1762-1844)
DEC418514 Lavinia Fenton, afterwards Duchess of Bolton, engraved by Cornelius Apostool (1762-1844), 1797 (stipple engraving) by Hogarth

Martha Washington, pub. 1857 (colour litho)
2654065 Martha Washington, pub. 1857 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martha Washington (1731 -1802)); The Stapleton Collection; American

Sarah Faraday, wife of Michael Faraday (1791-1867) 1840s-50s (daguerreotype)
TRI107634 Sarah Faraday, wife of Michael Faraday (1791-1867) 1840s-50s (daguerreotype) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Royal Institution, London, UK; eRoyal Institution; English

Portrait Elisabeth Troost 1730-1790 Elisabeth
Portrait of Elisabeth Troost (1730-1790), Elisabeth is depicted at the age of 37. She half leans against a chair with red upholstered fabric and trois-quart, the head a little to the left

Catharina Theresia Weber 1760 61-1847 Wife Joannes Titsingh
Catharina Theresia Weber (1760 / 61-1847). Wife of Joannes Titsingh, Amsterdam, Portrait of Catharina Theresia Weber (1760 / 61-1847). Wife of Joannes Titsingh, Amsterdam. Bust, slightly to the left

Portrait Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck Bust
Portrait of Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck, Portrait of Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck. Bust, almost facing. A lace cap on the head. Top right the family crest

Portrait of an Old Woman (oil on panel)
XIR903115 Portrait of an Old Woman (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 361x294 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait d une femme Agee; right-hand section of a cut panel)

Malle Bobbe, the Witch of Haarlem (oil on canvas)
XIR902421 Malle Bobbe, the Witch of Haarlem (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/83-1666) (after); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; (add.info.: Hille Bobbe, la sorciAeAšre de Haarlem); Dutch

Portrait of a woman, 1826 (oil on canvas)
XIR392256 Portrait of a woman, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828) (attr. to); 81 x 65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: possibly Leocadia Zorrilla de Weiss (b)

Portrait of a Girl, aged 18 (oil on panel)
BAL35755 Portrait of a Girl, aged 18 (oil on panel) by Miereveld, Michiel Jansz. van (1567-1641); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

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In the realm of fashion, the lace cap has stood the test of time as a symbol of elegance and grace. From its origins in the reign of Louis XIII to its presence in various portraits throughout history, this timeless accessory has adorned women with an air of sophistication. Imagine a skilled seamstress meticulously crafting a Bavolet headdress, intricately weaving delicate lace into a frilled masterpiece. During the reign of Louis XIII from 1610 to 1643, this lace cap was known as the curtain bonnet and was worn by women who sought to exude refinement. One such woman was Mary Stuart of Scotland, wife of King Francis II of France. In her portrait, she dons a lace cap paired with a green dress embellished with shoulder pads and bands of gold embroidery. Her damask petticoat adds another layer of opulence while her belt and bracelet adorned with gemstones complete her regal ensemble. Fast forward to c. 1843 when Mrs. William Evamy sat for her oil on canvas portrait wearing a lace cap that accentuated her beauty and poise. The intricate details woven into the fabric highlight both craftsmanship and femininity. The allure continues in "Breton Woman at Prayer, " where we witness another example showcasing how this headpiece transcends time and culture. The oil on card painting captures not only devotion but also showcases how even during moments steeped in spirituality, style remains intact. Moving forward to 1886, Catherine Nicoll Orchar (1820-1916) is immortalized wearing yet another exquisite lace cap in an oil on canvas piece titled "Mrs (James Guthrie) Orchar. " This artwork serves as a testament to how this accessory can enhance one's appearance regardless of age or era. As we journey through history via artistry, we encounter more captivating depictions featuring women adorned with these elegant caps: Mrs. Nevel portrayed gracefully on canvas; Elizabeth Carter immortalized through the art of engraving.