More coifs (in case you want to compare additional examples) online at http://www.larsdatter.com/rencoifs.htm too. :-) Carllein, the description you posted reminds me of Netscher's "Lacemaker" (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fc/Netscher_Lacemaker.jpg) c. 1662-1664 ... Karen