Coif of St. Birgitta
Small white linen coif which has been suggested to belong to a Swedish
saint Birgitta. It was made from 2 identical halves sewn together in
the middle. In the back behind ears it was gathered with an
embroidered ribbon. Date unknown to us.
Based on: Some Clothing of the Middle Ages -
Hats and Headwear - St.Birgitta's Coif; I. Marc Carlson; 1996
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