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Man's cap
American (New England)
18th century
Object Place: New England, America
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave with silk embroidery
Dimensions
28 cm (11 in.)
Credit Line
John Wheelock Elliot and John Morse Elliot Fund
Accession Number64.13
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGentleman's cap; white linen embroidered in floral pattern with blue silk; satin stitching, thin stems in stem stitch, thicker stems and central flower in herringbone stitch, tendrils in buttonhole stitch, fillings of some flowers and pines in link stitch; cone at top trimmed with white linen plain weave tape; bottom band trimmed with silk twill tape