“Cap streamers” (1700–1750) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Smithsonian Open Access.

Cap streamers

Cap streamers

TitleCap streamers
Date1700–1750 18th century
MediumMedium: linen Technique: deflected element work -Sheer plain weave fabric placed on top of a denser plain weave fabric with the warps and wefts of each aligned -Pattern outlined by a closely couched cord -Sections of the back layer of fabric cut away -Deflected element work (wrapping stitches using a needle which pulls warps and wefts of the foundation fabric out of alignment to produce openwork) in various patterns -Deflected element work on two layers of fabric for details -Edges finished with buttonhole stitch
Classificationlace
OriginEurope Europe
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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Updated 2026-09-06