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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820

GUSN

GUSN-37943

Description

Cream; bands of openwork and satin stitch band with dots, alternate with band embroidered with serpentine stem; band of lace inserted at back; fullness gathered in pleats at back; three drawstrings at top; one drawstring at neck.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Ruth L.S. Child

Accession Number

1935.730

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