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Infant's cap

English
18th century
Object Place: England

Medium/Technique Lace, point
Dimensions Height: 40 9/16 in. (103 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1123
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionHollie point. Fine linen with band and medallion of hollie point set in back of cap. The rest of the cap is plain except for raised foliage pattern, formed by pressing while damp, and slightly starched, on carved board. See plate XC Symonds and Preece.