Cream; bands of lace with floral pattern; ruffles at front; three embroidered appliques (one at back); drawstring at neck; two cotton ties.
caps (headgear)
headgear
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
lace (needlework)
Cap
Cap, Baby
Cap, Baby
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.""
B2600
Unknown
1988.333.2
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