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White cotton infant cap constructed from a gathered crown stitched to a wide band with a decorative ruffle of lace (geometric pattern openwork) framing the face embellished with featherstitching. Closure with two woven ties under the chin and fitted to back of neck with drawstring.
caps (headgear)
cotton (textile)
lace (needlework)
linen (material)
Cap
Cap, Baby
Cap, Baby
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.251
1800-1820 (see provenance)
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