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Child's cap
Infant's cap
Child's cap
American
late 18th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave linen
Dimensions
18.1 x 16.5 cm (7 1/8 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Elen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.58
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionInfant's cap with plain lighter-weight linen (or lawn) ruffle around face, shaped middle section with peaks pointing to back, pieced back in symmetrical arrangement of triangular and rectangular sections, casing at neck with tape drawstring
ProvenanceWorn by Eliza Page's mother; Probably purchased by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899