Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Infant’s cap, newborn size, entirely hand stitched linen cambric. Narrow double-layer brim with fine cotton lawn double frill across the front and bottom. Caul formed of triangular sections joined with miniscule top stitching and attached at brim with a casing and narrow draw-tie. Another casing between the front frills. Casing and flat frill at bottom in back. Narrow lawn ties.

G2005.100

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1750 - 1800

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

American

cap

headwear

hat

infant

baby

newborn

hand stitched

cambric

linen

cambric linen

cotton

lawn

cotton lawn

frill

top stitch

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