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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