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Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1857-1860

GUSN

GUSN-15495

Description

Cream; sheer, white work and eyelet embroidery; silk gauze ruffle w/ tape trim; band of scrolling petals; small eyelet flowers; back--circular panel w/ large flower--composed of same petals as front; cream silk lining; drawstrings; 2 loops.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
headgear
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
silk (textile)
floral patterns
stylization
Infant's Clothing
Silk
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Geometric Floral
CAP

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1925.536

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