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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1772

GUSN

GUSN-31136

Description

Sheer cream; embroidered with scrolling leaves in corner, floral garland around front; back has central floral motif; lined with beige grosgrain ribbon; three tucks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
headgear
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
Cap
Cap, Baby
Cap, Baby

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Douglas R.A. Lithgow

Accession Number

1926.870

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