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Infant's cap
English?
18th century
Medium/Technique
Linen with cotton embroidery and linen needlepoint lace
Dimensions
16 x 14.2 cm (6 5/16 x 5 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George Linder
Accession Number07.852
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionAn oval of fine needle point lace, design a flowering plant growing from a pot. In this piece, each stitch is twisted and worked over a thread, not punto avorio. This lace is inserted in a cap of fine linen decorated with drawn-work, laid-work and stiletto-work, the front of which has been cut off. For similar lace see Huish, Marcus G. Samples and Tapestry Embroideries, London, 1900, part 3, figure 32. Hollie, Point lace, 1774.