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Infant's cap
English
1752
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave with Hollie point needle lace and linen bobbin lace trim
Dimensions
25 x 14.5 cm (9 13/16 x 5 11/16 in.); Legacy dimension: .145 x .25 as mounted
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen
Accession Number34.153
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMade of fine linen with band of Hollie point in middle of back ending in small semi-circular piece into which are worked the initials S B and the date 1752. The design on the straight band consists of a crown and two geometric plant forms. Two narrow ruffles of bobbin lace, Mechlin type, edge the cap.