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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1812-1818

GUSN

GUSN-53076

Description

Cream cap; front has applique section with scalloped edge; cotton ruffle around face and neck; fullness gathered at center back; featherstitched back seam.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caps (headgear)
headgear
stitching
linen (material)
Cap
Cap, Baby
Cap, Baby

Maker

Wilkinson, Sarah Snelling, 1818-1905 (Maker)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Sidney R. Burleigh

Accession Number

1942.596

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