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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1805

GUSN

GUSN-37363

Description

White; sheer band around face trimmed with fine lace ruffle with scalloped edge; no ties (never were); no drawstring; band of lace inserted center back to circle only; fabric gathered into circle at back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
headgear
linen (material)
Cap
Cap, Baby
Cap, Baby

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Florence E. Wilcox

Accession Number

1934.2809

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