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Child's cap
Infant's cap
Child's cap
American
early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Brocaded cotton, cotton gauze insertion with chain stitching (or tambour work), plain weave cotton tape loops, and braided cotton drawstrings
Dimensions
16.5 x 18.3 cm (6 1/2 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.59
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDotted muslin cap with lawn ruffle and tambour work insertion; front, middle and back casings (drawstring missing from middle); casing around neck with drawstring ends at back; tape loops at chin
ProvenanceWorn by Bridge Chandler; Probably purchased by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899