Clothing & Accessories The Metropolitan Museum of Art | British Floral Beaded Clutch

This Beaded Clutch Adapts The Elegant Design On A British Coif—A Type Of Snugly Fitting Cap—In The Met Collection. Crafted Between 1575 And 1600, The Original Linen Adornment Boasts A Floral Motif Embellished With Metal Thread And Sparkling Sequins. Patterns Of Scrolling Vines Bearing Blooms Became Popular In Late 16Th- And Early 17Th-Century England, Featuring On Men’S And Women’S Hats, Women’S Jackets, And Textiles.