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Infant's Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1800

GUSN

GUSN-53544

Description

White linen infant's cap constructed with a double ruffle around the face, an appliqued brim with scalloped edge and embroidered with dots; band of openwork inserted on top and center back; fullness gathered at back with pleats.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman

Accession Number

1943.493

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