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Infant's cap
American
early 19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Linen with linen embroidery, linen bobbin lace, and linen ties
Dimensions
16.2 x 15.3 cm (6 3/8 x 6 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Oric Bates
Accession Number53.287
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionInfant's cap of sheer white linen arranged in horizontal bands of drawn work and embroidery worked with white linen thread in minute lozenge and zig-zag patterns, in center back of cap crown fullness gathered and smocked into central bobbin lace roundel extending from roundel to center back bottom edge and center front edge of cap a band of bobbin lace, over forehead four minute casings with fine plaited linen drawstrings.