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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-53297

Description

White linen; bonnet-shaped; double layer brim with lace-trimmed ruffle; crown is gathered at center into lace circle; small lace panel from circle edge; second layer has scalloped edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Virginia L. Hodge and Katharine D. Parry

Accession Number

1942.1195

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