White; bands of openwork (horizontal) alternate with foliate garland--woven, dotted texture; three sets of drawstrings; two loops.
caps (headgear)
headgear
cotton (textile)
stitching
Cap
Cap, Baby
Cap, Baby
Handwritten note sewn onto outside left: ""Cap made for Hannah W. Weld's children 1800+. Last worn in 1823-4.
Unknown
Gift of Miss Catherine W. Faucon
1928.1055C
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