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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