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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1845

GUSN

GUSN-39253

Description

Cream with blue lining; embroidered with serpentine floral around face; back is embroidered with star motif with small wreaths and flowers; lace ruffle around face and neck; three sets of drawstrings; two loops.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
headgear
embroidering
linen (material)
silk (textile)
floral patterns
Cap
Cap, Baby
Cap, Baby

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Miles Standish

Accession Number

1937.891

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