A Gentlemans' 17th century sleeping cap.

A Gentlemans' 17th century sleeping cap.
This is the first quarter of it plus the band to go on the
bottom.
All worked in pure silks & gold metallic thread.
Design taken from Thomas Trevellion's 17th century designs.


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