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Infant's cap
American
18th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Linen with silk embroidery and linen lace
Dimensions
17.7 x 14.7 cm (6 15/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Wendell Taber
Accession Number37.458
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFine white linen gathered into short strip of bobbin lace (Mechlin type) at back. Flounce around face made of two pieces joined in middle by narrow band of bobbin lace (Mechlin type) with a rozetted, stripes, and small geometric ornaments on each side worked in satin-stitch, drawn-work,etc. with white linen thread. Small geometric figuresworked on cap. Cap and flounce edged with bobbin lace (Valenciennes type).