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Infant's cap
Probably made by: Anne Gray Blake
American
Second quarter 18th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave with silk embroidery and linen and silk bobbin lace
Dimensions
15.2 x 12.5 cm (6 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Gorely, Jr.
Accession Number52.1672
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionForehead band and band extending down center back of cap crown embroidered with white linen thread in design of flowering stems with ornamental blossoms and leaves, seams hemstitched and trimmed with fine white linen herringbone stitch, fullness gathered at top of cap crown and by drawstring at back of cap crown, edged with bobbin lace.
ProvenanceBelieved to have been made by Anne Gray Blake for Edward Blake, born in Boston, 1728.