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Infant's cap
American
1820–60
Medium/Technique
Cotton net with cotton embroidery and silk ribbon
Dimensions
18.1 x 14.5 cm (7 1/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen S. Bates
Accession Number17.1595
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMachine made net, closely embroidered with laid-work done with white cotton. The petals and centers of the flowers and the inside of some of the leaves are darned or filled with point lace stitches. The back is formed of an oblong piece curved at the top. A soft white satin ribbon is run in around the edge and is used for strings. Very much torn.