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Infant's cap
American
mid-18th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave with silk embroidery and linen Binche lace
Dimensions
17.1 x 15 cm (6 3/4 x 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Oric Bates
Accession Number53.280
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionInfant's cap of fine white linen with panel through center length of cap crown and forehead band of two widths of narrow Binche lace, double forehead band, the under one plain, both forehead bands edged with Mechlin lace, upper forehead band and cap crown embroidered with fine white linen thread in minute geometric and rosette forms, narrow linen tape drawstring at back.