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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850

GUSN

GUSN-41868

Description

Cream; bands of lace with floral pattern; ruffles at front; three embroidered appliques (one at back); drawstring at neck; two cotton ties.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Note: Envelope--""Mrs. Arthur Syman/ Westwood Mas?"" Letter-- ""A - - - my namesake - made from my old lace - [Mrs. Beach] she? will from as if it were ? - - when I am at the Seudsag(?) and - - and - you all then April - B. 24 Sept.""

Additional Identification Number

B2600

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1988.333.2

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