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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-15486

Description

White cotton and white gauze-like fabric; eyelet ruffle around brim and neck; bands of drawnwork and white work flowers; drawstring at neck; gathered around crown; crown embroidered with white work flowers and bows.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
headgear
cotton (textile)
drawn thread work
embroidering
eyelets (components)
Cap
Cap, Baby
Cap, Baby

Additional Identification Number

1937.1037

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1932.1037

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