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Infant's cap
Probably made by: Anne Gray Blake
American
Second quarter 18th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Linen with silk embroidery and linen Flemish bobbin lace embroidered
Dimensions
28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Gorely, Jr.
Accession Number52.1671
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionA band of Flemish bobbin lace up center back of cap crown with fullness of crown gathered into roundel at top of lace insertion , forehead band embriodered with white linen thread in graceful serpentine of small flowering vine, edges finished with flounce of Flemish bobbin lace.
ProvenanceBelieved to have been made by Anne Gray Blake for Edward Blake, born in Boston, 1728.