Thankfully, the flat measurements at least reveal that this garment item is bigger than we might have originally thought. We also know that this item has a curved seam, which may indicate that it is more fitted to the shape of a head and therefore more likely to be an under layer and less likely to be an outer ‘veil layer’ in the overall Steuchlein layers. We also seem to know that the gathering we’re seeing in the fabric at the “back” of the coif was not a part of any restoration – at least it was not noted as appearing to be from prior conservations efforts in the same way that the lining was.

Which makes me wonder if this item is unlined…

Sadly, there does not appear to be an answer to the question regarding the type of hemming used.

Need to start thinking about a mock up…

I am still curious about the seam that she stated was not visible in the original, the “back seam that begin from 5 ½ inch from center top to band”. I am wondering if she simply means the continuation of the seam that makes up the curve of the ‘bag’ section of the item?

My uncle and aunt were just at the Met this week…too bad I didn’t get a chance to stow away in their luggage! *grin*