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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

ca. 1840

GUSN

GUSN-48821

Description

White cap with embroidered net/lace ruffle around the face; two bands of diamond lattice; large star motif at back; (yellowed) cream silk ties are stitched together.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
headgear
cotton (textile)
knitting (process)
lace (needlework)
geometric patterns
Cap
Cap, Baby
Cap, Baby

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mabel E. Houghton

Accession Number

1973.137

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