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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1845

GUSN

GUSN-40785

Description

Cream sheer (mull); embroidered--at front with band of starburst flowers and leaves; band of lace with heart shape motif; back has small crosses allover with second band of lace; back is circular section embroidered with small crosses; two silk loops.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Laura Norcross Marrs

Accession Number

1940.971

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