{"product_id":"antique-victorian-edwardian-smoking-cap-72393","title":"Antique Victorian Edwardian Smoking Cap, Black Velvet Gold Embroidered Mens Tassel Hat, c1890s 1900s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Victorian Edwardian Smoking Cap, Black Velvet Gold Embroidered Mens Tassel Hat, c1890s 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous antique gentleman’s smoking cap in rich black velvet, lavishly decorated with gold-coloured cord embroidery and finished with a wonderfully extravagant gold tassel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoking caps became an important part of Victorian gentleman’s informal dress, traditionally worn at home and particularly associated with the smoking room. This example has the quintessential appearance of the late Victorian to Edwardian period, with its soft velvet construction, elaborate scrolling floral decoration and long silk-style tassel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold cord forms a repeating stylised floral design around the sides and across the crown, centred by a decorative gold boss from which the twisted cord and substantial tassel fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinarily decorative survivor and a fantastic piece for a collector of antique menswear, Victorian fashion, theatrical costume or historic gentleman’s dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would date this cautiously to approximately the late 19th to early 20th century, c.1890–1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures \/ Details\u003cbr\u003e\nAntique gentleman’s smoking cap\u003cbr\u003e\nLate Victorian \/ Edwardian style\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately c.1890–1910\u003cbr\u003e\nRich black velvet\u003cbr\u003e\nGold-coloured cord embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\nStylised floral decoration\u003cbr\u003e\nEmbroidered crown\u003cbr\u003e\nLong decorative gold tassel\u003cbr\u003e\nSoft structured construction\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack fabric lining\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlabelled\u003cbr\u003e\nUnusual surviving antique menswear accessory\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal circumference: 23” inches\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 3” inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition considering its considerable age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is age-related wear to the interior lining, including a small worn\/damaged area as clearly photographed. The tassel shows some age and separation\/fraying to the silk-style threads. The velvet and decorative cordwork present beautifully overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese signs of age have been retained rather than restored and form part of the history and character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56837331714434,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-antique-victorian-edwardian-smoking-cap-black-velvet-gold-embroidered-mens-tassel-hat-c1890s-1900s-antique-victorian-edwardian-smoking-cap-black-velvet-gold-embroidered-mens-tassel-hat-c1890s-1900s-1253774667.jpg?v=1786381746","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/antique-victorian-edwardian-smoking-cap-72393","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}