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Infant's cap
American
late 18th–early 19th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave with linen net inserts and silk embroidery
Dimensions
17 x 15 cm (6 11/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry K. Metcalf
Accession Number45.786
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionInfant's embroidered linen cap. Back of bobbin lace insertion, narrow bands of drawnwork in front of cap, each flanked by 3 rows of dots, between openwork bands openwork decorative leaves; design embroidered with white linen thread in buttonhole, satin, stem dot and openwork stitches.