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Infant's cap

American
Early 19th century

Medium/Technique Linen plain weave with cotton embroidery
Dimensions 18 x 16 cm (7 1/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Walter H. Cowing
Accession Number05.53
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionLaid-work and stiletto-work. White linen lawn embroidered with white. Made between 1830 and 1834 by Mrs. Charles Sever (Charlotte Webster) of Boston, the mother of Mrs. Cowing.
ProvenanceMade between 1830 and 1834 by Mrs. Charles Sever (Charlotte Webster) of Boston, the mother of Mrs. Cowing.