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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1825-1830

GUSN

GUSN-52935

Description

Infant cap constructed from white cotton, cord stuffed decoration in five rings around face and neck, top and round section at back; drawstring for shaping at back; one chin tie extant.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman

Accession Number

1942.249

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