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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
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.