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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

c. 1830

GUSN

GUSN-40522

Description

Fine lawn cotton infant's cap; decorated in drawnwork and whitework in series of floral vines, edged in bobbin lace; closure with draw string at center front and center back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1940.336

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