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Newborn's Cap

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1810-1840

GUSN

GUSN-259230

Description

White linen newborn's cap; slightly ruffled trim and drawstring tie at nape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
linen (material)
weaving
hand sewing
Cap
Cap, Baby
Cap, Baby

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Mrs. Helen R. Haddad; Mr. William G. Rogerson, Esq.; Mr. Henry P. Rogerson; Mr. Edward S. Rogerson

Accession Number

2001.208

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Rhode Island (United States)
Lincoln (Providence county, Rhode Island)

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