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Infant's cap?
Italian
late 16th–early 17th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk satin embroidered gold metallic yarns
Dimensions
19 cm
Credit Line
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1278
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionInfant's cap, possibly for figure of Christ Child. Band around face and under chin is red satin embroidered with metal thread, spangles and pearls in a conventional floral of design, edged with gold bobbin lace. The back of cap is thin red silk slit for opening. To be used with cushion (38.1280) Coll. Achille Jubinal No. 153, "Bonnet d'enfant-Jesus satin rouge et coussin de tete.")
ProvenanceCarrie Lauer Lehman (b. 1865 - d. 1937), New York; to her husband, Philip Lehman (b. 1861 - d. 1947), New York; 1938, gift of Philip Lehman to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 21, 1938)