Digital Collections

Cap

Object/Artifact

Hand embroidered net (Limerick) infant cap;French crown with leafy vine pattern; carnation spraysand eyelets on brim; lined with pink glazed cotton. Rough finish. Bottom edge bound with sheer silk ribbon having one edge with brocaded pattern, the other a band; extends into ties. Front edge finished with generously gathered machine lace frill.

G85.799.5

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825 - 1840

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

American

cap

hat

headwear

baby

infant

emboidered

embroidery

limerick

vine

carnation

eyelets

cotton

glazed cotton

brocaded

brocade

machine lace

lace

frill

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