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Infant's cap
American
18th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Linen with packed thread quilting and linen tape
Dimensions
21 x 14.3 cm (8 1/4 x 5 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Wendell Taber
Accession Number37.456
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFine white linen backed by coarser linen. cut in three pieces, a straight band in middle, oval pieces on the sides. Scrolls and single flowers quilted in relief are scattered on the surface, the ground is powdered with small dots worked with linen thread.