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OK,

I didn't find a direct contact for the "Rogers Fund" and I am unable to locate information on how to contact "The Costume Institute" Department that the cap/coif is housed in. No contact information on the Met site or via Google that I could locate for any of these departments, or for the Costume Institute in general. *le sigh* I did find this list of folks associated with the Costume Institute, also no luck on contact e-mails or phone numbers:

Harold Koda, Curator in Charge
Andrew Bolton, Curator
Christine Paulocik, Conservator
Jessica Regan, Research Associate

In researching information on one of the conservators who worked on the identification of a late 16th C. Spanish jerkin (Christine Paulocik), I discovered this little jewel at the Met website.

So, in researching where to send my little letter for more information on the German silk cap. I found this link, and I believe that this is my best choice for contact:

Antonio Ratti Textile Center and Reference Library
Phone: 212-650-2310
Fax: 212-650-2676
Email: rattitextile.center@metmuseum.org

Anyone have a different opinion?

EDIT: 

The Costume Institute direct line is 212-570-3908.  I have left a message with their phone service. With any luck they will ring me back!

EDIT 2:

Got a call back with contact information for Elizabeth Bryan (Senor Research Associate @ the Costume Institute). I will be sending her a message, just in case she feels especially inclined to help!

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