Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Infant’s cap made of fine percale, French style with round insert in crown. There is an insert of net in the CB either to enlarge the cap or to replace the bulk of what would have been a seam ridge right beneath the infant’s head. There is a tiny flat linen braid drawstring and casing around the crown, and another in the front of the brim which reaches only from ear to ear. Expertly embroidered with white cotton in a stylized flower and leafy branch design using satin stitch, outline stitch, French knots and eyelets, some of which have simple needlelace fillings. Drawn thread work outlines each casing and the back seams.

G2008.046

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1800 - 1815

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

American

infant

baby

cap

hat

headwear

French style

net

linen

braid

drawstring

embroidered

embroidery

cotton

flower

branch

satin stich

outline

stitch

French knots

eyelet

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